Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse Location: unspecified. This position involves providing specialized nursing care within the OR setting during night shifts. The role requires managing a variety of surgical cases and collaborating with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Job Details
- Position Description:
The OR Nurse will support surgical procedures across diverse specialties including neuro, spine, ortho, vascular, thoracic, general, trauma, gynecology, urology, ENT, robotics, and plastics. Responsibilities include scrub duties, preoperative preparation, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative care, ensuring adherence to sterile techniques and safety protocols. - Required Qualifications:
BLS Certification; 2 years of experience in the operating room; experience with Trauma cases; robotic surgery experience (DaVinci); scrubbing experience; working knowledge of Epic electronic medical record system; location flexibility; willing to wait for license submission. - Schedule:
Night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, Friday through Sunday, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. - Additional Information:
The assignment includes 11 cases per day with a focus on neuro, spine, ortho, vascular, thoracic, general, trauma, gynecology, urology, ENT, robotics, and plastics surgeries. The facility offers a unit or suite-based setting, and telehealth or on-call duties involve 23 calls in a 6-week schedule, with a response time of 20 minutes for trauma cases and 30 minutes for non-trauma cases. Scrubbing is mandatory, and orientation specific to the unit/department is provided.
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 #1330598. 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