Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in State College, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a healthcare facility. This role involves assessing and responding to patients' physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs through personal observation and interaction. The OR nurse acts as a patient advocate, utilizes professional nursing skills and judgment to implement nursing care, and communicates assessments to all relevant team members. Responsibilities include managing diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, EKG, and demonstrating skills in intravenous therapy. The position may involve working in various OR units, including PACU, pain management, and eye laser procedure rooms, with a focus on safe patient care and efficient workflow.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, basic life support (BLS) certification, knowledge of IV therapy, familiarity with diagnostic measures such as labs, radiology, and EKG, and at least 1 year of nursing experience in a surgical or perioperative setting
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a float nurse, familiarity with anesthesia supplies, ability to assist with nerve blocks, knowledge of emergency procedures and crash cart locations, and participation in clinical committees
- Additional Information: The OR nurse will assist with admitting patients, transcribing and implementing physicians' orders, documenting in clinical records, managing supplies, and participating in patient education. When assigned to PACU, provides critical care, monitors vital signs, maintains airway, and evaluates patient's discharge readiness. The role also includes assisting with housekeeping duties, supporting pain management and laser procedure rooms, and working collaboratively with the surgical team.
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 #1316408. 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 / 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
