Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,985 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in San Diego, California. This position involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures. The OR nurse will be responsible for delivering patient-centered care, collaborating with the surgical team, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Experience in OB/GYN surgeries such as C-sections and hysterectomies, along with neonatal resuscitation skills, are required.

Job Details

• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid California Registered Nurse (RN) license; BLS (American Heart Association) certification; Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification; experience in OB/GYN and Labor & Delivery procedures, including C-sections and hysterectomy; at least three years of recent RN experience working in an RN role and two years in a specialized area.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The nurse will perform assessments, develop plans of care, implement interventions, evaluate patient progress, and serve as a patient advocate. Strong communication, collaboration with healthcare team members, and adherence to safety protocols are essential. The role requires NRP certification before start date and no on-call responsibilities.

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 #1294818. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus