Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Independence, Missouri.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 09/21/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) Nurse opportunity available in Missouri. This position involves supporting a busy surgical unit with a focus on orthopedic, neuro, and trauma cases. The role requires the ability to independently circulate in various surgical procedures, including the use of robotic equipment.
Job Details:
Shift: Days, 12 hours shifts
Schedule: 36 hours per week minimum
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; minimum of 2 years of circulating experience with emphasis on orthopedic, neuro, and trauma cases; ability to run two rooms on weekends; experienced with orthopedic, neuro, da Vinci (robotic surgery), and trauma cases; ability to independently circulate cases; experience with Meditech electronic medical records; scrub attire: blue scrubs.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in trauma designation and handling multiple cases types.
Additional Information: The unit has 10 beds and 50 staff members. Typical patient ratios are 1:1. Equipment includes robot, orthopedic, neuro, genitourinary, cardiovascular, endovascular, and laparoscopic tools. Candidates must be able to staff in-house for trauma designation and manage multiple rooms during weekends.
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 #1298496. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Independence, MO
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