Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Gainesville, Florida.
Job Description & Requirements
- 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
The organization is seeking a qualified Registered Nurse in the Operating Room specialty in the en_US location. This position involves providing perioperative care in a fast-paced, trauma-level environment, supporting various surgical specialties including orthopedics, transplant, general surgery, robotics, trauma, urology, and PBS. The role requires flexibility and experience in Level 1 or Level 2 trauma settings.
Job Details
- Position Type: Registered Nurse Operating Room
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, from 07:00 AM to 07:30 PM, with variable days, including holidays and weekends.
- Hours per Week: 36.0 hours minimum
- Required Qualifications: Valid Florida RN license or compact license; BLS certification; recent Emergency Department experience; minimum 3 years of OR RN experience; within the last 12 months, at least one assignment at an academic medical institution or a Level 1 or Level 2 trauma facility in a major metropolitan area; prior travel experience required; no candidates with a 180+ day non-clinical employment break; no unexplained work history gaps over 30 days.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS preferred; recent Electronic Medical Records (EMR) experience, specifically in EPIC; scrub experience is a plus, with emphasis on orthopedics and general surgery; recent Level 1 or Level 2 trauma experience.
- Additional Information: Flexibility required; candidates must pass specialty and EKG exams with minimum scores of 80%; review rhythms prior to start; unit manager interviews required; FL AHCA processing may take up to 14 business days.
- Float: Float rotation may be 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 #1324761. 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