Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) Nurse position available in a healthcare facility. This role involves providing surgical nursing care in a busy operative environment, supporting various types of procedures across multiple specialties. The successful candidate will assist in ensuring smooth surgical operations, maintain patient safety, and adhere to facility protocols.
Job Details:
Certifications: Must hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA). Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of OR nursing experience required. Candidates must be able to Scrub and Circulate during Thoracic, Trauma, Neuro, Spine, Orthopedic, and Robotics surgeries.
Schedule: Dayshift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Start Date: 10/05/2026
End Date: 01/02/2027
Case Types: Common cases include Orthopedic, Neurological, Maxillofacial, ENT, Plastic, Vascular, Colo-Rectal, General Surgery, Gynecology, Urology, Spine, Podiatry, Thoracic, and Breast surgeries across 11 suites, performing approximately 25-35 cases daily.
Orientation: Floor-specific orientation lasting 1 week, extended to 2 weeks for night shift.
Shift Expectations: Assigned shifts from 7:00 am to 7:30 pm; block scheduling is not available.
Weekend Work: Every other weekend.
On-Call: 2-4 call shifts including overnight and weekends, with on-call frequency averaging 3 times per week.
Float: No; the candidate will not be required to float to other units.
Epic Access: Required.
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 #1316321. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
Alexandria, VA
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Neurologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Obstetrics and Gynecologyunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Orthopedic Surgeryunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Podiatryunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Scrub Skillsunmatched
Surgical Nursingunmatched
Thoracic Surgeryunmatched
Urologyunmatched
🎯
Be found by employers
5,500+ employers search our resume database daily. Add yours to get found by recruiters looking for candidates like you.
Level up your application
Professional resume templates
Browse dozens of recruiter approved resume templates, layouts and formats. Choose your favorite and make it your own in minutes.