Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Summit, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Overlook. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative patient care, supporting surgical teams, and ensuring safety and professionalism throughout the surgical process. Candidates will perform assessments, document care, and engage in patient education within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Job Details
- Position Description: Provides all aspects of patient assessment, clinical skills, documentation, professionalism, patient satisfaction, safety, unit-specific functions, responsibility, and accountability aligned with perioperative care standards. Supports pre-operative and post-operative assessments, evaluates patient understanding, and assists with testing procedures.
- Certifications/Education/Experience: Valid RN license, graduate of an accredited school of nursing, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. BLS certification is required; CNOR certification is preferred.
- Specialty: Operating Room
- Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Skills: Patient assessment, clinical skills, emergency equipment operation, documentation, patient education
- Additional Information: Supports completion of patient testing in a timely manner, evaluates pre-admission testing orders for appropriateness, and preps for surgical procedures including robotics, orthopedic, neuro, and general surgery. Must be able to scrub and circulate in various surgical specialties.
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 #1305796. 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