Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,245 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance including Rx

Dependent health insurance with Rx

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Free direct deposit/checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

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

The position involves direct patient care in a busy surgical setting with a 12-hour night shift, 36 hours per week, and a 13-week assignment. Applicants must hold Missouri RN licensure, BLS from AHA, and have 2+ years in trauma, scrub and OR circulating roles.

Qualifications

• Current RN license meeting Missouri licensure criteria.
• BLS certification from AHA.
• At least 2 years of experience in Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma, Scrub and OR Circulator experience.
• Out-of-state candidates must be licensed in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a busy surgical setting.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure quality outcomes and safety.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality; ensure compliance with hospital standards and Missouri Nurse Practice Act.
• Coordinate patient care across patient populations from outpatient to inpatient.

Skills

Surgical nursing

Trauma care

Scrubbing

Circulating

Education

Missouri RN license (active)

BLS (AHA)

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position in Springfield, Missouri. This assignment involves providing direct patient care within a busy surgical setting. The role requires collaboration with surgical teams to ensure quality outcomes and safety for all patients across various age groups.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Operating Room RN
• Location: Springfield, MO
• Schedule: Nights, 4x10, scheduled between 1900-0700, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Shift Hours: 12 hours
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Number of Openings: 1
• Required Qualifications: Current RN License meeting Missouri licensure criteria, BLS certification from AHA, at least 2 years of experience in Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma, Scrub and OR Circulator experience, out-of-state candidates must be licensed in Missouri.
• Preferred Qualifications: Level 1 Trauma experience with multiple years of practice.
• Experience: Minimum of 0 years minimum experience, but 2 years of trauma experience preferred.
• Unit Information: 22 beds in Main OR, 8 beds in Ambulatory Surgery Center, 10 beds in Orthopedics.
• Patient Population: Outpatient to critical care inpatient.
• Skills/Experience: Demonstrated clinical expertise in surgical nursing, trauma care, scrubbing, and circulating.
• Additional Information: Night shift orientation on day shift; availability throughout the week required. Responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process, maintaining patient rights and confidentiality, coordinating patient care, and ensuring compliance with hospital standards and the Missouri Nurse Practice Act.

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
• Free direct deposit/checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

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