Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $3,230 per week

Cross Country Nurses

Palo Alto, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Emergency Response, Healthcare Providers, Hospital, Job Requisition Posting, Nursing, Operating Room Nursing, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Registered Nurse (RN), Regulations, Reimbursement, Surgical Procedures, Team Player
LOCATION
Palo Alto, CA
POSTED
1 day ago

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

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 08/10/2026
  • Duration: 26 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Palo Alto, California. This position involves providing high-quality patient care within the operating room environment, adhering to evidence-based practices, hospital policies, and regulatory standards. The OR Nurse will collaborate with the surgical team to ensure patient safety, effective surgical procedures, and optimal recovery outcomes.

Job Details:

  • Schedule: Rotating shifts, 10 hours per shift, requiring a minimum of 40 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: CA Registered Nurse (RN) license, current American Heart Association Certification for Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Experience in operating room nursing or surgical services.
  • Additional Information: The RN will be responsible for assessing patients pre-operatively, assisting during surgical procedures, and providing post-operative care. The role requires effective communication skills, the ability to respond quickly to emergency situations, and the capacity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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 #1287059. 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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