Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,180 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements• Specialty: OR - Operating Room

• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room Nurse in Washington, District of Columbia. This role involves scrubbing and/or circulating duties for operative procedures, adhering to aseptic techniques, and coordinating intraoperative patient care. The position requires the ability to prepare the operating room, assemble equipment, and serve as a communication liaison between patients, families, and the surgical team.

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 10 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited or NLN-approved RN program, BSN highly preferred. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of District of Columbia. At least 2 years of acute care operating room experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications.
• Additional Information: The operating room nurse is responsible for scrubbing and/or circulating duties for operative procedures; department admissions to the operative suite. Adheres to standards and appropriate aseptic techniques. Consults and coordinates with team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate intraoperative patient care plans. Serves as a communication liaison to patients, families, and members of the operating team. Prepares the operating room for surgery, assembles equipment, ensures equipment functionality, and maintains availability of supplies and implants.

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 #1282647. Pay package is based on 10 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 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