What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,080 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse located in a healthcare facility environment. This position involves managing a variety of surgical cases including vascular, neuro/neurohybrid, thoracic, robotics, transplant, general, orthopedic, hand, spine, podiatry, gyn, and carotid/endare procedures. The role requires circulating experience and proficiency with support technologies and equipment, supporting a team of nurses and technicians during surgeries.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts weekly, with start times at 0630, 1030, and varying hours; minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; circulating experience, Foley catheter, chest tube management, AED experience; valid RN license; 2 years of experience in surgical or operating room settings.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with robotic surgery (Da Vinci D5 robotic system) is preferred but not required.
- Support within the Department: Managed by a supervisor, with a team typically including 1 registered nurse and 1 technician per case.
- Technology/Equipment: Electronic Medical Record system (Cerner), IV pumps (Plum ICU Medical), medication dispensing system (Omnicell), surgical equipment including Bovie, tourniquet, harmonic scalpel, operating room bed, stretcher; robotics experience preferred but not required.
- Floating: Relief for others during lunch breaks within the OR department as needed.
- Orientation: Full OR orientation included, consisting of three days (0630-1900) or four days (0630-1700) or three days (1030-2300).
- Holiday and Weekend: Rotation based on unit needs; on-call required with a 40-minute response time; holiday schedules and time off need approval.
- Other Notes: Scrub color code: Ceil Blue; parking available with free badge access.
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 #1319211. 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 NursesYou 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
Salary : $2,080