Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Falls Church, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Falls Church, VA. This position involves supporting a busy surgical department with a focus on trauma, neuro, pediatric, transplant, and general surgery cases. The role requires flexibility to support various service lines, including orthopedics, organ transplants, ENT, vascular, thoracic, urology, and pediatrics, with a strong emphasis on night shifts and emergency support.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights, approximately 12 hours per shift, with 36 hours or more weekly. The schedule includes 2-3 shifts per week, with weekend coverage on Saturday or Sunday, and at least one holiday per schedule period.
- Required Qualifications: 2 years of experience in a Level 1 trauma environment, scrub and circulate experience preferred, BLS certification from American Heart Association (AHA), and at least 1 year of recent OR experience. Must have valid Epic electronic medical record (EMR) access.
- Preferred Qualifications: Neonatal and pediatric experience, trauma experience, and prior travel assignments of 1-2 periods are advantageous.
- Additional Information: The role involves supporting emergency cases across multiple service lines, including complex neuro, trauma, pediatric, and transplant surgeries. Night shift coverage requires on-call availability, supporting patient care during overnight hours, with urgent cases handled as necessary. The candidate should be comfortable floating to other ORs for emergency support and possess strong skills in navigating high-volume surgical environments.
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 #1288980. 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