Job Description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) nurse in a 1000+ bed hospital facility located in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma center. This full-time position involves working day shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with required late stays. The role requires circulating experience and prior travel experience, with a focus on adult patient populations across diverse service lines excluding cardiac, transplant, and trauma/neuro cases.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours each, with a minimum of 36 hours per week, starting on 11/16/2026 and ending on 05/15/2027.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Valid nursing license on file at time of submission
  • Minimum of 2 years OR (Operating Room) experience
  • Prior travel nursing experience
  • Circulating experience in OR settings
  • Ability to work late stays; willingness to work 2 of 3 holidays during assignment
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience in a Level 1 trauma environment
  • Experience with a wide range of case types, including neuro, trauma, ortho, general, GYN, urology, ENT, plastics, cardiothoracic, vascular, robotic, hybrid rooms, ambulatory ortho, burn, hepatic-biliary
• Additional Information:
  • Orientation dates are scheduled for 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, and 11/16, with a 26-week placement requirement.
  • No excessive time off can be approved; limited time off is expected.
  • The role involves flexible movement between OR locations without floating between different facilities.
  • Specific room types and surgical procedures are included; the OR team may occasionally stay late to support ongoing cases, especially during summer and holiday periods.

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 #1302050. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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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