Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Operating Room Nurse (OR) Location: Not Specified. This role involves providing comprehensive perioperative care in a busy surgical environment. The RN will assess, participate in care planning, and deliver patient care across various surgical specialties, ensuring optimal outcomes through professional communication and documentation.
Job Details
Position Description: The OR RN is responsible for meeting patient needs by assessing, participating in interdisciplinary care planning, and delegating tasks as appropriate. Contributes to an efficient work environment through professional communication, documentation, precepting, and resource management.
Required Qualifications: Valid NE (Nurse licensure compact) or RN license active and in good standing; BLS American Heart Association or ARC; Minimum of 2 years of OR experience; Strong skills in general, orthopedic, ENT (including pediatric), vascular, gynecology, robotics (including da Vinci), dental, and plastics surgeries.
Schedule: Typically 10-hour day shifts with one call block every two weeks. Some Saturdays may be required. Floating to other units or departments may occur.
Additional Information: The surgical unit is high-volume, primarily performing general surgery cases. The team operates with a high case rate, requiring experienced and adaptable staff. The hospital provides OR scrubs.
Submission Requirements: The candidate's presentation checklist must be included in the presentation packet. A Mask Fit Test including make, model, and size is required if applicable. Disclose if the candidate has worked for the organization in the last 12 months.
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 #1331395. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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
Lincoln, NE
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Documentationunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecologyunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Resource Managementunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
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