Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,800 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN OR to join a dynamic OR team in Rapid City, SD. This 13-week assignment starts 09/28/2026, with 10-hour day shifts and 40 hours per week, travel employment.

The role focuses on circulating in orthopedic, spine, ENT, gynecology and plastics, with MAKO robotics and total joints experience preferred. ACLS and BLS are required, and EPIC charting familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• SD or compact RN license required.
• 3-4 years recent OR circulator experience.
• ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Experience with total joints, arthroscopy, and robotics.

Responsibilities

• Circulate during surgical procedures in the OR.
• Prepare sterile field and assist surgical teams.
• Maintain patient safety and assist anesthesia as needed.

Skills

OR nursing experience

Circulating in OR

Orthopedics exposure

ACLS/BLS certified

Education

RN license – SD

Tools

EPIC charting

MAKO robotics

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 09/28/2026

Duration: 13 weeks40 hours per week

Shift: 10 hours, days

Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse position available in a healthcare facility setting. This role involves circulating during various surgical procedures, primarily in orthopedics, spine, ENT, gynecology, and plastics. The position requires experience with total joints, arthroscopy, and robotics, along with certifications in ACLS and BLS.

Job Details

Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, from 09/28/2026 to 12/28/2026.

Required Qualifications

SD or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license; 3-4 years recent circulator experience; ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); experience with total joints, arthroscopy, and robotics (MAKO).

Preferred Qualifications

Strong orthopedics background, experience circulating in operating rooms with diverse procedures, familiarity with EPIC charting system.Float: Float rotation may be required to other units/departments.

Additional Information

Scrubs are provided; candidates must badge in and out at the facility. Local travelers living within 80 miles of the facility will have an client rate adjustment. The unit comprises 11 operating rooms and 1 gastrointestinal suite, handling approximately 30-50 cases daily. No call or weekend shifts required, and there is no bed size or number of rooms to consider. Candidates must be willing to wait for license submission.

Benefits

BenefitsThe benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:Private housing or generous housing allowanceComprehensive health insurance with prescription coverageDependent health insurance with prescription coverageCompetitive salariesReferral bonusesTravel reimbursement401(k) retirement planDirect deposit/free checkingUnlimited free CE creditsCross Country Job ID #1318861. 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.

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 planReferral bonus