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Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/28/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse position in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing individualized patient care through the nursing process, advocating for patients and their families, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes. The candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, performing assessments, developing care plans, and executing interventions specific to the OR setting.
Job Details:
Schedule: 12-hour shifts starting at 06:30, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: California RN license, BLS (American Heart Association) certification, at least three years of recent RN experience in a nursing role, with a minimum of two years in a specialty area such as orthopedic, neurological, or robotics procedures, and an ADN or BSN degree
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in OR settings with neuro, ortho, and robotics procedures, ability to respond within 30 minutes during on-call periods, and demonstrated skills in nursing process, individualized assessment, patient care, nursing interventions, and patient and family education
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, working in a rotational schedule including weekends and on-call responsibilities with a 16-hour weekend on-call and a 24-hour weekday on-call within a 4-week period, with responses expected within 30 minutes
Additional Information: The role requires coordination with the healthcare team, efficient documentation, delegation, patient education, and advocacy to promote high-quality patient outcomes
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 # . 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
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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.