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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/14/2026 Duration: 12 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse, Operating Room. The position provides perioperative patient care as a member of the surgical team, supporting safe and timely procedures through critical thinking, clinical judgment, and collaboration with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities include assisting during surgical cases, coordinating patient care, communicating with families, and supervising personnel.

Job Details Schedule: Rotating schedule with eight-hour shifts and a minimum of 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday with on-call coverage for nights and weekends.

Required Qualifications: Active California Registered Nurse license; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; at least two years of experience; prior travel experience.

Additional Information: Provides patient care in the operating room according to nursing practice standards, regulatory requirements, physician orders, and departmental policies. Demonstrates critical thinking, scientific judgment, and leadership in anticipating and planning patient care. Ensures surgical supplies are available and cases remain timely. Communicates with patients families and updates physician preference cards. Scrubs and assists physicians during surgical procedures. Supervises personnel delivering patient care.

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 1347034. 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