Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Apple Valley, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/11/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Apple Valley, California. This position involves providing perioperative nursing care in a busy acute care hospital setting with a focus on surgical procedures across multiple specialties. The role offers an opportunity to contribute to patient safety and quality outcomes during surgical interventions.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, variable days, with coverage from Sunday to Saturday. The shifts include 0630 - 1900, 0630 - 1900 with on call from 1900 - 2300, 0930 - 2200, 1030 - 2300 with on call from 2300 - 0700, and weekend/holiday call.
- Required Qualifications: Valid California license, minimum of 2 years of OR experience with surgical procedures outlined in the unit description; 3 years preferred. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred. Experience with a variety of surgical procedures is strongly preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: ACLS certification is preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years experience in a surgical setting.
- Start Date: 08/11/2026
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
- RTO Restrictions: Must include RTO at time of submission; no open license hits will be approved.
- Additional Information: The facility's main operating suites house a variety of specialties including ENT, General, OB/GYN, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Plastics, Podiatry, Robotics (General, GYN, Urology - Da Vinci Xi), Spine, Total Joints, Urology, and Vascular. The outpatient surgery center has dedicated surgical suites for ENT, General, GYN, Ophthalmology, Plastic, Podiatry, and Urology procedures. Equipment includes Stryker and Smith and Nephew systems.
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 #1289580. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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
