Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Wheeling, West Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse position located in Wheeling, West Virginia. This role involves providing preoperative and surgical care within a surgical center setting. The candidate will support the surgical team in various procedures, ensuring patient safety and adherence to facility protocols.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts or four 10-hour shifts per week, including one scheduled weekend day and one second-call weekend day every four-week schedule. Shifts may include days, afternoons, or midnights based on department needs.
- Required Qualifications: BLS Certification; minimum of 2 years of experience in a surgical or OR setting; Valid nursing license; willingness to wait for license submission; location in or ability to work within Wheeling, West Virginia.
- Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of surgical procedures including robotics, IV skills, and surgical care; scrubbing experience; familiarity with Sunrise EMR (current) and EPIC (upcoming go-live on April 1); experience in acute care or trauma environments.
- Float: OR holding area; float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: This role is based in a preoperative area called the surgical center, not a free-standing surgical facility. All submissions must include a copy of the candidate's unexpired driver's license. Candidates must disclose licensing hits at the time of submission. Shift notes specify 3 12-hour shifts or 4 10-hour shifts weekly, with weekend and on-call responsibilities included.
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 #1295045. 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