Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Specialty Nurse in Santa Rosa, California. This position involves providing skilled perioperative care in a busy acute care hospital setting. The nurse will be responsible for supporting trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopedic procedures, with the potential to cover a night shift as needed. The role requires adaptability and experience across a variety of surgical disciplines.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts with a weekly minimum of 36 hours; shifts start at 7:00 AM or 9:00 AM.
- Required Qualifications: 3 years of experience in operating room nursing, California license in hand, BLS certification, trauma, neuro, vascular, and ortho experience, specific charting experience using Epic, and willingness to work 2 major holidays.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with trauma level I or II, community hospital experience, and float flexibility within the hospital or nearby affiliate hospitals.
- Float: Float rotation may be required; travelers refusal to float may result in termination of the assignment.
- Additional Information: Night shift coverage may be needed; candidates should have experience with complex surgical procedures such as vascular, neuro, plastics, and trauma cases. Candidates must submit two references covering one year within the last three years and include RTO restrictions at time of submission.
- Certifications & Skills: BLS certification, proficiency in a variety of surgical procedures including trauma, neuro, vascular, general, and plastics surgeries, and experience with Epic charting system.
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: 2026-07-29
Cross Country Job ID #1281453. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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