Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - 2,805 per week
Cross Country Nurses · Bakersfield, CA
- Internship
About the role
**Specialty:** OR - Operating Room
**Discipline:** RN
**Start Date:** 08/17/2026
**Duration:** 13 weeks
**Hours:** 40 hours per week
**Shift:** 10 hours, days
**Employment Type:** Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Bakersfield, California. This position involves delivering coordinated nursing care for patients in the operating room environment, adhering to established standards of care and the nursing process. The role requires supervising and directing the activities of nursing staff, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and employing critical thinking and professional judgment to ensure safe and effective patient care.
Job Details
Schedule: Days, 10 hours shift, minimum of 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- OR experience preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the state of practice required
- CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor required
- AHA-BLS or ARC-BLS certification required
Additional Information
Responsibilities include collecting relevant patient data, analyzing assessment data, developing and implementing care plans, coordinating patient care with the healthcare team, participating in discharge planning, delegating duties, and providing patient and family education. The role also involves ensuring compliance with organizational and safety standards.
Benefits
- 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 #1293595. 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 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.