Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Arcata, California.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Operating Room (OR) Circulator in Arcata, California. This position involves providing sterile preparation and patient care during surgical procedures within the operating room environment. The role offers a full-time schedule with guaranteed hours and requires a dynamic, detail-oriented healthcare professional to support surgical teams while maintaining high standards of patient safety and care.
Job Details
Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications: CA Licensed Circulating Nurse certification, BLS certification, TB clearance within the last 12 months, 2 years of experience in the operating room setting, must be eligible to work in California, and current license and certifications required
Preferred Qualifications: Preferably experience with OR procedures specific to the operating room specialty
Additional Information: Quick start position. Candidate submissions are limited to 0. The position is urgent, with a start date of 08/24/2026. Housing options include furnished accommodations listed on FurnishedFinder.com, travelnursehousing.com, or local classified listings in Arcata, McKinleyville, Eureka, Blue Lake, Westhaven, and Samoa. A list of RV parks is available, and inquiries should be directed to Dianne in Human Resources at .
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-22
Cross Country Job ID #1278744. Pay package is based on 8 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
Arcata, CA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Human Resourcesunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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