Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,045 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or generous housing

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

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

The role involves perioperative nursing care in a busy surgical unit with diverse procedures, requiring high energy, motivation, and adherence to unit policies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Schedule features 10-hour days with 40 hours per week, 13-week duration, and a travel compensation package including housing options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Valid nursing license with 1 year of operating room or perioperative experience.
• Current BLS certification.
• Professional nursing degree; BSN or CNOR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of surgical procedures.
• Adhere to unit policies and protocols to ensure patient safety.
• Support team collaboration and documentation.

Skills

RN license

BLS certification

OR/perioperative experience

Team collaboration

Education

Professional nursing degree

BSN preferred

CNOR preferred

Tools

MEDITECH EMR

Surgical robots

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/21/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse specializing in Surgical Services in Corpus Christi, TX. This role involves providing perioperative nursing care within a busy surgical unit that includes general surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, trauma, neurosurgery, spine, ENT, and bariatrics procedures. The position requires high energy, motivation, and adherence to unit policies to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Schedule: Days shift, 10-hour shifts, providing a minimum of 40 hours per week from 09/21/2026 to 12/21/2026.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license with 1 year of experience in operating room or perioperative nursing, current BLS certification. Education includes a professional nursing degree; candidates with BSN or CNOR certification are preferred.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN degree or CNOR certification.
• Unit Information: The surgical unit has 11 operating rooms and 1 endoscopy suite, with a team of approximately 45 staff members including charge nurses, registered nurses, and technicians. The unit utilizes MEDITECH electronic medical records and is equipped with various OR equipment, including multiple types of orthopedic beds and four surgical robots.
• Responsibilities: Assisting with a wide range of surgical procedures, adhering to unit policies and protocols, maintaining patient safety, and supporting team collaboration.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit operates Monday through Friday and includes rotating weekend call obligations. Dress code is scrub attire, provisions are provided by the organization. Policies and guidelines are maintained and available for review.

Benefits

• 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

Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

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