Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Preoperative
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Pre-Operative Registered Nurse (Pre-Op RN) Located in a healthcare setting, this role involves providing comprehensive nursing care to patients preparing for surgical and procedural interventions. The RN is responsible for performing pre-operative assessments, verifying patient readiness, administering medications and IV therapy, offering patient education, and collaborating with surgical teams to ensure smooth patient transfer to the operating room. This position ensures adherence to safety protocols and promotes efficient patient flow in a fast-paced perioperative environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license; current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; ACLS certification as required by facility; strong IV insertion and venipuncture skills; experience caring for pre-operative surgical patients; ability to recognize and respond appropriately to changes in patient condition; strong assessment, communication, organization, and time-management skills; ability to work effectively in a high-volume, fast-paced surgical environment.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous Pre-Operative or Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) experience in an acute-care hospital; experience with multiple surgical specialties; familiarity with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols; experience working with anesthesia and surgical teams; experience with electronic medical record systems.
- Additional Information: The role requires the candidate to perform comprehensive pre-operative nursing assessments, review laboratory and diagnostic results, initiate and maintain peripheral IV access, provide patient education regarding procedures and recovery expectations, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, ensure completion of safety protocols, and maintain accurate documentation. Candidates should be highly organized, clinically confident, and capable of managing multiple patients efficiently.
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 #1322014. 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 / Pre Op Registered Nurses
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