What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,800 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 Rapid City, South Dakota.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) specialty position located in a healthcare facility. The role involves circulating in a high-volume surgical environment, primarily focusing on orthopedic procedures such as total joints, arthroscopy, and spine surgeries. The position requires adherence to safety protocols and collaboration with surgical teams to ensure smooth operative workflows.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 10-hour days with Call, from 09/21/2026 to 12/21/2026, with no planned weekends or night shifts.
- Required Qualifications: Valid SD or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license; ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); 3-4 years of recent circulator experience in a surgical setting; experience with total joints, arthroscopy, and robotics (MAKO); strong Orthopedic (Ortho) experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Robotics experience, specifically with MAKO; familiarity with EPIC charting system.
- Additional Information: The OR includes 11 operating room suites and 1 gastrointestinal (GI) suite, with approximately 30-50 cases per day. Scrubs will be provided. The position involves circulating for procedures such as orthopedic surgeries, spine, foot and ankle, hand, ORIF, ENT, gynecology, and plastics. Clinicians must badge in and out at the facility and note if previously employed by the organization, with required end dates prior to submission. Float to other units/departments may be required.
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 #1303522. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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 : $2,800