Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse Location: Not Specified. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care in the operating room setting. Responsibilities include assisting with orthopedic surgeries such as total joint procedures (hips, knees, and shoulders) and orthopedic spine cases, ensuring patient safety, and supporting surgical teams for a high volume of cases.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS (must be American Heart Association accredited) required; CNOR preferred.
• Education and Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in an operating room environment required; must be able to start IVs.
• Schedule: Dayshift, 10-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week. No weekends, no call, no holidays.
• Clinical Responsibilities: Must be able to scrub orthopedic surgeries including total joint procedures and spine cases.
• EMR: Epic system used.
• Scrubs Provided: Maroon.
• Orientation: One-week floor orientation.
• Additional Information: Cases per day range from 40 to 60, with no cancellation policy beyond standard hospital allowances.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates should be available to start on 10/12/2026, with the assignment ending on 02/08/2027.

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 #1321066. 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 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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