Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in California. This position involves working in an acute care hospital specializing in orthopedics, neuro, vascular, and trauma care. The role requires providing high-level patient care in a dynamic environment, with a focus on trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopedic cases. The assignment begins as soon as possible and includes night shifts and weekend coverage.
Job Details
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California Nursing License in hand; 3 years of experience in operating room nursing; trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopedic experience; BLS certification; open to first-time travelers; valid references covering at least 1 year within the last 3 years.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Epic charting system; experience in acute care hospital settings; ability to float between hospital units and sister facilities; willing to work 2 out of 3 major holidays.
- Additional Information: Night shifts are typically staffed with 2 RNs, with one acting as the scrub nurse. Night coverage may require working a single night shift during the contract. Travelers may be asked to float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals. Must submit RTO restrictions at time of application. References must be provided, and travel compliance requirements must be met.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-06
Cross Country Job ID #1285001. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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