Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $1,775 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing ‑ 

Comprehensive health insurance with Rx

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited free CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel assignment in Austin, TX. This contract covers spine, neuro, cardiac, and general surgeries in a busy surgical unit with a focus on teamwork.

The position runs 12-hour days, 36 hours per week, from 10/05/2026 to 01/04/2027, with the team delivering high-quality patient care and collaborating across disciplines in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license required.
• Certification in Surgical Technology (CST) with neuro/spine experience.
• Cardiac experience for service line.
• 4 years of RN experience.
• Located in or willing to work in Austin, TX.

Responsibilities

• Operate in a busy OR with spine, neuro, cardiac and general surgeries.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Work 12-hour day shifts.
• Travel assignment with Cross Country Nurses and adhere to program policies.

Skills

RN license

CST certification

Team collaboration

Patient care

4 years experience

Education

RN licensure

Surgical Technology Certification

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Austin, TX. This contract position involves working in a busy surgical unit with a focus on a variety of procedures including spine, neuro, cardiac, and general surgeries. The role requires collaboration with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality patient care during 12-hour day shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week, from 10/05/2026 to 01/04/2027
• Required Qualifications: Valid RN license, certification in Surgical Technology (CST) with neuro/spine experience, cardiac experience for service line, 4 years of experience, located in or willing to work in Austin, TX
• Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with experience across multiple service lines including ortho, neuro, general, and robotic surgeries are preferred; flexible, team-oriented, self-directed, positive personality; scrubs provided and non-slip closed toe and heeled shoes required during shifts
• Additional Information: The unit features robotics, Cardiac, Vascular, Neuro, Spine, Oncology, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, and Gynecology procedures. Typical procedures include appendectomies, cholecystectomies, spine fusions, total joint replacements, craniotomies, mastectomies, and DIEP flaps. The team maintains a low turnover rate, with a strong focus on teamwork and technological advancements.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• 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 #1314551. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus