Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,510 per week

Cross Country Nurses — Bakersfield, CA

$2,510/wk

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Specialty
OR
Type
Travel
Shift
Days
Hours
36/week
Duration
13 weeks
Start
11/16/2026

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Bakersfield, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: OR - Operating Room
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 11/16/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse, Bakersfield, California. This role involves delivering coordinated nursing care for surgical patients according to established standards of care and the nursing process. The position includes supervising and directing various levels of nursing staff, while collaborating with other healthcare disciplines to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes.

Job Details

  • Schedule: Day shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
  • Required Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN), Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice, CPR or BLS certification from an approved vendor.
  • Specialty: Operating Room.
  • Experience: Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
  • Additional Information: Experience with EPIC electronic health record system is required.
  • Responsibilities: Collects relevant patient data, analyzes assessment data, develops and implements care plans, evaluates patient progress, collaborates with patient and healthcare team, provides patient education, participates in discharge planning, and delegates duties appropriately.
  • Submission Requirements: Interested candidates should submit their application with relevant certifications and experience documentation.

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 #1335913. 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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$2,510/wk

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