Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Odessa, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/17/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room Nurse in Odessa, Texas. This position involves working within the surgical team to provide patient care in the operating room environment. The role requires critical thinking, adherence to regulatory standards, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other OR staff to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); at least 2 years of previous healthcare experience; prior travel experience; location in Odessa, Texas.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in operating room settings, familiarity with surgical protocols and equipment.
Additional Information: The position is with a PWP (Pay When Paid) facility, meaning compensation is contingent upon facility payment. The role involves ensuring supplies are ready, coordinating surgical cases, communicating with families, updating physician preference cards, scrubbing in, assisting during surgeries, and supervising personnel delivering patient care. The position is located at 520 E 6TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761.
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 #1295208. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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
Odessa, TX
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
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Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)unmatched
People Managementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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