Travel Occupational Therapist
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,255/weekOverview
- Start Date08/04/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Occupational Therapist (Inpatient) position located in Sacramento, California. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This role involves providing inpatient occupational therapy services within a skilled nursing facility and inpatient acute care hospital, treating an average of 7-9 patients per day.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 8-hour days, 0800 to 1600, Monday through Friday, with 2 weekend days per month.
- Required Qualifications: CA Occupational Therapist (OT) license, BLS Certification, minimum of 2 years of experience, and certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in inpatient care settings with familiarity of Cerner charting system.
- Float: Float rotation may be required to other units.
- Additional Information: Candidates will cover units A, B, C, and D stations, with floor-specific orientation provided. Patients treated include those with cerebrovascular accident (CVA), total knee arthroplasty (TKA), total hip arthroplasty (THA), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Scrub color is burgundy. Pharmacy services available 24/7.
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
Employer
Cross Country Allied
5 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Allied
Pros
Responsive, honest, fair, speaks up for the traveler
Cons
None
Recommends working with Cross Country Allied
You bring the expertise. We bring the support you deserve. At Cross Country, we connect allied professionals with flexible opportunities designed around what matters most — your goals, your growth, and your wellbeing. Whether you specialize in imaging, respiratory, surgical, or lab work, we’re here to champion your success with nationwide roles, hands-on support, and a team that sees you as essential. Because this isn’t just work. It’s your purpose.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Occupational Therapist in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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