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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Operating Room (OR) Nurse Specialist Located in a healthcare facility, this position involves providing specialized nursing care within the orthopedic surgical unit. The role requires ensuring optimal patient care during orthopedic procedures, supporting surgical teams, and maintaining high standards of clinical excellence. Job Details Certification as a registered nurse (RN), with a minimum of 1 year of experience in operating room nursing preferred.

Education requirements include a valid nursing degree.

Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week. The position involves working in a unit equipped with large joints and spine orthopedic procedures, including total joints and spine surgeries. Support staff such as PAs, CSTs, and NPs assist during surgeries. Candidates should be well-versed in orthopedic procedures such as large joints, hand, feet, scopes, and spine, and familiar with EMR systems like Meditech. The role requires adherence to unit dress code, including sky blue scrubs, and participation in Monday, Wednesday, and Friday morning briefings. Candidates will be expected to report at 6:45 am, with no second shift relief scheduled. Call responsibilities average approximately four days per month, Monday through Friday, with most calls being stay-overs to finish surgical cases.

Additional information: The unit is recognized for outstanding patient satisfaction, utilizing new equipment and technology, staffed by experienced professionals, offering a competitive and supportive environment.

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 1339330. Pay package is based on 8 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