Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Santa Rosa, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Santa Rosa, California. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care within an acute care hospital setting. The role requires experienced OR nursing professionals capable of managing trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopedic surgeries, and working flexible shifts including nights.
Job Details:
- Certifications and Education Requirements: Valid California nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, recent experience with OR trauma, neuro, vascular, and orthopedic procedures, three years of overall healthcare experience, and specific experience with Epic charting system.
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California RN license, BLS certification, 3+ years of OR experience including trauma, neuro, vascular, and ortho procedures, charting experience with Epic, and willingness to work scheduled nights, holidays, and float within hospital or nearby affiliates.
- Additional Information: Applicants may need to cover one night shift within their contract as needed. Night shifts are staffed with either one or two RNs, possibly with a trauma team on call. Traveler's refusal to float may result in termination of assignment. Travelers must be willing to work 2 out of the 3 major holidays and provide 2 references covering a total of one year within the last three years prior to start.
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 #1285000. 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