Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Operating Room. Responsible for coordinating and delivering safe, therapeutic nursing care to acutely ill patients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team while applying clinical judgment, evidence-based practices, and critical thinking in rapidly changing situations.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Three years of nursing experience; graduation from an accredited registered nursing program with an associate or bachelors degree preferred; valid and unrestricted California Registered Nurse license; current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; knowledge of nursing care, the nursing process, patient assessment, nursing diagnoses, nursing interventions, medical terminology, nursing equipment, medications, narcotics, infection control, medication administration, and controlled substance regulations.
- Schedule: Day shift with 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, scheduled from 6:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., depending on department staffing needs; 40 hours per week; one overnight on-call shift during each two-week period and one 12-hour weekend on-call shift during each six-week rotation.
- Additional Information: Provides comprehensive nursing care by collecting and documenting patient data, identifying physiological and psychosocial risks, developing individualized care plans, implementing nursing and physician orders, evaluating patient outcomes, and revising interventions as needed. Collaborates effectively with the healthcare team, responds to changes in patient status, activates emergency protocols when appropriate, maintains patient and employee safety, completes required competencies and educational coursework, and participates in professional governance and nursing practice development activities.
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 #1344742. 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