Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Redwood City, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/08/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) California. This position involves providing hands-on, evidence-based perioperative care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures. The role ensures compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and hospital policies, with an emphasis on patient safety and family-centered care.
Job Details
Position: Operating Room RN
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week
Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited college or university preferred. Current California Registered Nurse (CA-RN) license and American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers required.
Required Qualifications: Certifying body certifications, education, and license as specified; ability to communicate effectively in English; 0 years of experience required.
Responsibilities include assessing patients, interpreting data, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, effective surgical nursing care. The RN will also teach patients and their families, monitor practices relating to safety and compliance, and contribute to continual quality improvement.
Additional Information: The role requires ability to rapidly grasp problem situations, respond quickly, activate emergency protocols, and participate in team building and unit programs to foster positive morale. The RN will leverage clinical technology for documentation and communication and contribute to professional development through ongoing learning and leadership 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 #1330320. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Redwood City, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Clinical Practices/Protocolsunmatched
Clinical Study Publicationsunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
English Languageunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Buildingunmatched
Training/Teachingunmatched
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