Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Polson, Montana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse - Location: Unknown. This position involves floating between units within the surgical department, including Pre/Post operative, Circulating, Perioperative, and Endoscopy. The role requires working in a fast-paced environment, providing optimal patient care across various surgical specialties, and supporting multiple units as needed.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Experience: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS; 1 year of experience required
- Schedule: 10-hour shift, minimum of 40 hours per week, with variable on-call responsibilities including nights and weekends
- Responsibilities include circulating and assisting in surgeries across specialties including OBGYN, Orthopedics, Gastroenterology, ENT, Pain, and Dental procedures.
- Must be proficient with Epic electronic medical records system.
- Ability to work flexibly in different surgical areas and support patient care from preoperative to discharge.
- Must be able to follow all safety protocols including Universal Protocol, Infection Control, and Blood and Blood Product Administration.
- Must have at least 1 year of operating room experience.
- Must have a valid state license; a compact license must be in hand at submission.
- Candidates may be required to float between departments and assist other surgical units within scope.
- Candidates should not reach out to facility contacts directly unless for an agreed-upon interview.
- References: 2 references covering 1 year (6 months for CNAs) within the last 3 years are required prior to start.
- Must be available to work 8 shifts per month, including 3 days on call, with scheduled on-call weekends and holidays.
- Candidates must respond to specific scheduling and RTO (Return to Office) requests upfront during submittal.
- Experience working in critical access hospitals is preferred, with the ability to follow patients through from pre-op to discharge.
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 #1338313. 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 plan
- Referral bonus