Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,405 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent coverage

Competitive salary

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) plan

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a Travel RN - Operating Room (OR) for a travel assignment in Alexandria, Virginia. This role supports multiple specialties in a busy OR, with 12-hour day shifts, 36 hours per week, and a 13-week duration.

Start date 10/05/2026; CNOR preferred, BLS required; minimum 2 years OR experience; must scrub and circulate. On-call shifts and a standard orientation are included, with opportunities for travel pay and housing options.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years OR nursing experience.
• Scrub and Circulate during Thoracic, Trauma, Neuro, Spine, Orthopedic, and Robotics surgeries.
• BLS certification required from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical nursing care in a busy operative environment.
• Assist in ensuring smooth surgical operations and patient safety.
• Adhere to facility protocols during various procedures across specialties.

Skills

OR Nursing

Scrub & Circulate

Education

BLS Certification (AHA)

CNOR preferred

Job description

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

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 position available in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing surgical nursing care in a busy operative environment, supporting various types of procedures across multiple specialties. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring smooth surgical operations, maintain patient safety, and adhere to facility protocols.

Job Details:

• Certifications: Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of OR nursing experience required. Candidates must be able to Scrub and Circulate during Thoracic, Trauma, Neuro, Spine, Orthopedic, and Robotics surgeries.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• End Date: 01/02/2027
• Case Types: Common cases include Orthopedic, Neurological, Maxillofacial, ENT, Plastic, Vascular, Colo-Rectal, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Spine, Podiatry, Thoracic, and Breast surgeries across 11 suites, performing approximately 25-35 cases daily.
• Orientation: Floor-specific orientation lasting 1 week, extended to 2 weeks for night shift.
• Shift Expectations: Assigned shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm; block scheduling is not available.
• Weekend Work: Every other weekend.
• On-Call: 2-4 call shifts including overnight and weekends, with on-call frequency averaging 3 times per week.
• Float: No; the candidate will not be required to float to other units.
• Epic Access: Required.

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 #1316321. 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