Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,045 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 11,830,000 - 23,660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Support from Cross Country Nurses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Fortuna, California. The assignment starts 10/05/2026 and runs for 26 weeks at 40 hours per week, with dayshift schedule.

The OR role involves circulating and recovering patients in a rural hospital setting, with procedures including endoscopy, colectomy, joint replacements, and laparoscopic/endoscopic cases. Travel benefits apply and lodging may be provided.

Qualifications

• 1 year of charge experience and an active RN license.
• Compact license must be in hand at submission; at least 1 year of relevant OR experience.

Responsibilities

• Circulate and recover patients in the OR.
• Work in a rural facility with varied procedures (endoscopy, colonoscopy, joint replacements).
• Float between nearby facilities and cover 40 hours per week during the assignment.

Skills

Charge experience

RN license

Compact license

Epic

Tools

Epic

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Fortuna, California.Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 10/05/2026

Duration: 26 weeks40 hours per week

Shift: 8 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) specialty position located in a rural healthcare facility. The role involves circulating and recovering patients in a surgical setting, with a focus on a variety of procedures including endoscopy, appendectomy, colonoscopy, and total joint replacements. The schedule is primarily during daytime hours, with a commitment of at least 40 hours per week from the start date through early April 2027.

Job Details

Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• 1 year of charge experience, valid state license (compact license must be in hand at submission), at least 1 year of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electronic charting systems, specifically Epic, and background in community hospital, LTAC, or trauma-level facilities.

Certifications

• ACLS, BLS, PALSSkills: Ambulatory operating room procedures, appendectomy, cardiac monitoring, colonoscopy, endoscopy, electrosurgical units, fire safety, general OR procedures, hernia repair, myringotomy with tubes, pediatric procedures, total joint replacement, VATS, PACU/recovery unit, special procedures like endoscopy.

Additional Information

The role requires flexibility to float between nearby facilities, with the possibility of working 2 days a week on call, including holidays and weekends. Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays. Candidates should respond to screening questions regarding prior employment at Providence facilities and provide 2 references covering 1 year within the last 3 years.

BenefitsThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE creditsCross Country Job ID #1310999. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating RoomAbout Cross Country Nurses

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits
• Cross Country Job ID #1310999. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
• Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating RoomAbout Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.