Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Torrance, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/29/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room Nurse in Torrance, California. This position involves providing perioperative patient care in a surgical environment with a focus on a variety of complex procedures. Candidates must bring their valid state license on the first day of assignment and are required to have at least one year of experience in the Operating Room setting.
Job Details:
- Location: Torrance, California
- Specialty: Operating Room
- Schedule: Days shift, 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: California state license, BCLS (Basic Life Support) certification, minimum of 1 year OR experience, and have worked at a healthcare facility within the last 3 years.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Gynecologic robotic surgery, Microvascular Free Flap procedures, Mako Surgical System, and total joint replacements.
- Float: Possible to float between facilities within the state.
- Additional Information: Candidates must disclose their license and background check hits upfront; open license hits will not be approved. Travelers are expected to float between all facilities within the state. Refusal to float may result in termination and forfeiture of guaranteed hours.
- Start Date: June 29, 2026
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
- Shift Time: Days shift
- Number of Weekend Shifts: 1 Saturday shift in 6 weeks rotation
- On-Call: 2-3 on-call shifts in 6 weeks rotation
- Minimum Experience: 0 years (entry-level candidates considered)
- Vaccinations: COVID-19 Vaccine, Flu Vaccine required.
- Submission Requirements: Must answer whether they have previously worked at a healthcare facility as a permanent employee, travel contract, or registry/per-diem, including location and dates. LA fire card within the last 30 days is required. Two references covering 1 year (6 months for CNAs) within the last 3 years are required.
- Certifications: BCLS
- Additional Notes: Traveling nurses must be willing to float across facilities within the state; refusal may lead to termination.
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 #1267812. 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 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
