Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,805 per week

Cross Country Nurses

Bakersfield, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Healthcare, Job Requisition Posting, Nursing, Nursing Credentials, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Safety, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement
LOCATION
Bakersfield, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/03/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room (OR) registered nurse position is located in Bakersfield, California. This role involves delivering specialized nursing care in a high-paced surgical setting, supervising and coordinating with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

  • Location: Bakersfield, California
  • Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
  • Schedule: Day Shift, 6:30AM - 5:00PM, minimum of 40 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Active Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Acute care facility experience preferred.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN); Acute care facility experience.
  • Additional Information: The organization emphasizes staff and patient safety, requiring all associates to receive necessary vaccinations, with exemptions allowed for medical or religious reasons.

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 #1279827. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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

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