Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,080 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel assignment in Louisville, Kentucky.

The role involves circulating across vascular, neuro, thoracic, robotics, transplant, general, orthopedic and other cases, with 12-hour shifts and 36 hours per week. Requires BLS, 2 years OR experience, and RN license; Robotics and Cerner EMR experience preferred. Orientation is one week.

Qualifications

• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Circulating experience in the OR.
• Proficiency in Foley catheter management, chest tube care and AED operation.
• 2 years of OR experience.
• Licensed RN or certified Operating Room Technician (Tech).

Responsibilities

• Manage 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Circulate and support OR staff during surgical cases.
• Adhere to unit protocols and safety standards.
• Relieve others for lunch breaks within the OR department.

Skills

BLS certification

Circulating experience

2 years OR experience

Foley catheter management

AED operation

Education

RN license

Tools

Robotics DaVinci D5

Cerner EMR

Bovie

Tourniquet

Harmonic scalpel

OR beds

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a facility. This position involves managing a variety of surgical procedures including vascular, neuro/neurohybrid, thoracic, robotics, transplant, general, orthopedic, hand, spine, podiatry, and gynecology cases. The role requires circulating experience and proficiency in case-specific skills, supporting departmental staff, and adhering to the scheduled shifts and unit protocols.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour shifts with a minimum of 36 hours per week, working full-time hours across multiple days as specified.
• Required Qualification: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; circulating experience; proficiency in Foley catheter management, chest tube care, AED operation; 2 years of OR experience; licensed RN or certified Operating Room Technician (Tech).
• Preferred Qualification: Experience with Robotics Davinci D5 systems, Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR), and OR-specific equipment such as Bovie, tourniquet, harmonic scalpel, OR beds, stretchers.
• Float: Relieve others for lunch breaks within the OR department.
• Additional Information: Orientation includes a full one-week program or designated shift-based orientation. The facility uses Ceil Blue scrub color and provides free badge access parking. COVID-19 protocols and safety standards must be maintained at all times.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1322982. 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