Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in San Francisco, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/27/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) nursing position in a healthcare facility specializing in advanced surgical procedures. The role involves providing specialized perioperative care, supporting complex surgeries including robotic and open cases, and working alongside interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. This position offers opportunities to handle a diverse caseload across multiple surgical specialties.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification. A minimum of 3 years of OR experience, previous travel assignment experience, and scrub and circulate procedures are required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, CNOR
- Special Procedures and Equipment: Proficiency with Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, robotic cases, open belly cases, cystoscopy, laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeries, and handling advanced equipment such as fiber optic light sources and electrosurgical units.
- Patient Care: The role includes supporting adult and geriatric patient populations with diverse diagnoses such as cancer, obesity, and organ-specific conditions. Experience with laparoscopic, robotic, and open surgical cases is preferred.
- Additional Information: The candidate may handle procedures like Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery (OHNS), Craniotomy, Liver and Kidney transplants, neuro, spine, and vascular surgeries, as well as utilizing the Davinci Xi Robot. Flexibility to float within facilities may be required, and orientation hours amount to 40 hours prior to start.
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: 2026-09-15
Cross Country Job ID #1297103. Pay package is based on 8 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