Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Summit, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Operating Room. This position provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care across the continuum, including preoperative and postoperative assessment, patient education, documentation, and direct patient care. The role supports surgical procedures involving robotics, orthopedic, neurological, and general cases while promoting patient safety and coordinated team-based care.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights; 12-hour shifts; 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Registered Nurse license required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- One year of experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate or Bachelors degree in Nursing preferred.
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification preferred.
- Additional Information:
- Must be able to scrub and circulate for robotic, orthopedic, neurological, and general surgical procedures.
- Performs systematic, comprehensive, and accurate patient assessments across the pediatric through geriatric populations.
- Provides competent nursing care and demonstrates knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures.
- Maintains complete and accurate nursing documentation, including patient education and progress toward care outcomes.
- Supports perioperative patient care by prioritizing interventions according to patient needs and changes in condition.
- Performs preoperative and postoperative assessments and education.
- Supports timely completion of Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) and evaluates testing orders for appropriateness and potential omissions.
- Follows National Patient Safety Goals, Universal Protocol, two-patient-identifier verification, safe transfer techniques, and proper body mechanics.
- Promotes patient and family participation in education related to surgical procedures and instructions.
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 #1346864. 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