Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,835 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: OR - Operating Room * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 07/06/2026 * Duration: 13 weeks * 40 hours per week * Shift: 8 hours * Employment Type: TravelJob Summary: An Operating Room Nurse position is available in San Luis Obispo, California. The role involves assisting surgeons and anesthesiologists while coordinating the flow of equipment, supplies, and staff during surgical procedures. The nurse will ensure patient safety throughout the perioperative phase, participate in patient care planning, assessment, and nursing treatment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. Job Details: * Location: San Luis Obispo, California * Schedule: Rotating shifts, 8-hour shift times (Day/Evening), Monday through Friday from 0600 to 2030, with rotating start times. Minimum hours per week: 40.0 * Required Qualifications: Associate Degree (A.S.) or equivalent and a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice; One year of full-time experience in the operating room; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification from an approved vendor is preferred; Vaccinations compliant with employment conditions. * Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; Certified Nurse, Operating Room (CNOR) certification. * Additional Information: Call is required at least once per week during evenings and one weekend per scheduled cycle, potentially more based on clinical needs. * Responsibilities include circulating during surgical procedures, applying aseptic techniques, operating routine equipment, preparing patients for surgery, managing biohazardous materials, and documenting tissue handling procedures. The role also involves using facility information systems and performing job-specific duties to ensure patient safety. 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 Posted Date: 2026-06-16Cross Country Job ID #1259465. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating RoomAbout Cross Country NursesYou 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