Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in New York, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 34.5 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Clinical Nurse, Operating Room. The Clinical Nurse provides safe, competent, quality care to designated patients and their significant others through evidence-based nursing practice. The role collaborates with interdisciplinary healthcare teams, supports patient education and care transitions, and contributes to quality, safety, and professional development initiatives.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shift, 11.5-hour shifts, with a minimum of 34.5 hours per week. Rotating weekends and on-call coverage may be required; holiday volunteer coverage may be requested.
- Required Qualifications:
- Cardiac and thoracic operating room experience required
- New York State registered nurse license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred; an associate degree in nursing may be considered with relevant experience and/or active enrollment in a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program
- At least 2 years of registered nurse experience
- At least 1 year of travel experience for travel positions
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Electronic health record experience highly preferred
- Additional Information:
- Provides patient-centered care using the nursing process, critical thinking, assessment, intervention, education, delegation, and care coordination
- Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families while incorporating patient values, preferences, cultural diversity, and expressed needs
- Participates in quality improvement, evidence-based practice, nursing research, peer review, and safety initiatives
- Documents nursing practice accurately and thoroughly in accordance with regulatory, legal, and standards-of-care requirements
- May perform charge nurse duties and coordinate supplies, staffing resources, patient throughput, and operational needs
- Participates in shared decision-making, specialty practice councils, department committees, and unit initiatives
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 #1345926. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34.5 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