Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Fargo, North Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse, located in an acute care facility with trauma level 1 status, is responsible for providing circulating services for a variety of surgical procedures, including neuro and orthopedic surgeries. The role necessitates versatility, strong procedural knowledge, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires teamwork and technical proficiency.
Job Details
- Location: Not specified, in an acute care hospital setting with trauma level 1 status.
- Schedule: Straight evenings, 8 hours per shift, with potential for 10-hour days, rotating to PM shifts, including 1 to 2 days of call per week and every 3 to 4 weekends.
- Certification and Education Requirements: BLS Certification; RN license (ND or Compact) required; minimum of 2 years of recent OR RN experience.
- Experience: Large hospital experience preferred, with at least two years of OR RN experience working in acute settings involving neuro, ortho, general, GYN, urology, and laparoscopic cases; experience with navigation and robotics (DaVinci) is advantageous.
- Responsibilities: Documenting procedures, sterile prepping, patient positioning, equipment setup, and assisting in complex surgical cases primarily in neuro and ortho specialties.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with computerized charting systems post-EPIC implementation, and operating room equipment such as cautery, lasers, laparoscopic tools, arthroscopy devices, and Stealth navigation.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units or campuses if needed.
- Additional Requirements: Scrub color is provided (Ceil Blue); must badge in and out at the facility; must have or be willing to obtain license to submit.
- Important Notes: Candidates must have experience with general surgical cases, GYN, urology, and neuro/ortho procedures, including navigation systems; candidates living within 80 miles of the facility are eligible; those with previous employment at Sanford Health must have an end date at least six months prior to submission.
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 #1331438. 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