Job Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Neptune, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse specializing in perioperative care in an outpatient surgical setting. This role involves applying the nursing process to assess patient needs, develop interdisciplinary treatment plans, perform clinical interventions, and evaluate patient responses to treatments. The position includes supervising non-nursing direct care providers and supporting various surgical procedures, including endovascular, neuro, spine, orthopedic, and trauma surgeries.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications & Certifications: ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing) or higher degree, current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association, and a valid NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license.
• Preferred Qualifications: BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing).
• Skills: Clinical knowledge and analytical abilities necessary for effective nursing care plan formulation; ability to perform professional nursing services; effective communication with patients, families, and hospital personnel.
• Additional Skills: Level I Trauma experience, scrub experience, and proficiency in endovascular, spine, neuro, orthopedic, and orthopedic trauma procedures.
• Experience: No minimum experience required beyond the qualifications listed.
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 01/16/2027
• Location & operational notes: On-call after 90 days, holidays required as needed, and may float to ambulatory surgery centers as necessary. Candidates should have scrub experience and be capable of performing specialized procedures listed above.

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 #1322892. 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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