Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse position located in the general surgical setting. This role involves providing specialized nursing care for adult and geriatric patients undergoing various surgical procedures, including pain management, ophthalmology, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and vascular surgeries. The position requires delivering high-quality patient care within a fast-paced environment on the first floor of a healthcare facility.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). An Associate's degree or equivalent education. 1-2 years of relevant operating room nursing experience. Located within a reasonable distance to the facility.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience serving a broad patient population with knowledge of general surgery, plastics, pain management, ophthalmology, endoscopy, colonoscopy, and vascular procedures.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) but not mandatory.
- Additional Information: Successful candidates will demonstrate professionalism, flexibility, and the ability to adapt to evolving clinical needs. Scrubs will be provided, and the dress code policy must be observed.
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 #1312609. 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 / 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