Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Modesto, California.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Preoperative Discipline: RN Start Date: 12/08/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Pre-Operative Registered Nurse. This position provides perioperative nursing care for adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients in an outpatient procedural setting.

Responsibilities include pre-operative assessment and education, medication reconciliation, procedural support, recovery care, and discharge instructions.

Job Details Schedule: Day shifts with variable start times between 5:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.; 8-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.

Required Qualifications: California Registered Nurse licensure; Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications; certifications from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC); at least 2 years of nursing experience; required Epic charting experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience.

Additional Information: No call or weekend coverage. Patient population includes adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics. Typical patient ratio is 1 nurse to 5 patients during day shifts. Orientation includes 16 hours. The setting includes 3 procedure rooms and 13 beds, with an average daily census of 25 patients and approximately 5 visits per day. Relevant responsibilities include airway assessment, pre-operative assessment and education, medication reconciliation, conscious sedation support, pain assessment and management, phase II recovery, and discharge instructions.

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 1343358. 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 / Pre Op Registered Nurses 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