What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,905 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) Nurse - Location unspecified. This position involves circulating in an operating room environment with an emphasis on orthopedic procedures such as total joints, arthroscopy, spine, foot and ankle, hand, ORIF, as well as some general, ENT, GYN, and plastics. The role requires adherence to specific equipment and certification standards within an acute care setting, with scheduled shifts of ten hours per day.
Job Details
- Schedule: 10-hour days with no call and no weekends, with shift hours to be confirmed.
- Required Qualifications: Valid SD or compact state Registered Nurse (RN) license; ACLS and BLS certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA); 3-4 years recent circulating experience in a surgical setting, specifically in orthopedics; experience with total joint and arthroscopy procedures; robotics experience with MAKO preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Prior experience utilizing MAKO robotic surgical equipment.
- Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: Clinicians must badge in and out at the facility; scrubs are provided; local travelers living within 80 miles of the facility will have their hourly rate reduced by a specified amount. The unit comprises 11 operating room suites and 1 gastrointestinal suite, with approximately 30-50 cases per day. The clinical duties focus primarily on orthopedic surgeries with some general and specialized procedures.
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 #1303521. 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 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 : $2,905