Operating Room Registered Nurse
Santa Barbara, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,920/weekOverview
- Start Date06/22/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse position located in Santa Barbara, California. This role involves providing specialized perioperative patient care in various surgical procedures, requiring candidates to have a valid California state license and bring their certification documentation on the first day. Candidates are expected to work a day shift with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Job Details
- Location: Santa Barbara, California
- Schedule: 5x8 day shift, minimum 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid California State License; Certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS); Minimum of 2 years of experience in relevant OR procedures, including Conscious Sedation monitoring; Epic charting experience preferred.
- Certifications: All certifications must be American Heart Association (AHA) approved and in hand at the time of submission.
- Additional Information: Experience with Epic charting system preferred. Candidates must be available to undergo lab work within 3-5 days of signing and have no prior background hits or DUIs. Candidates should verify they are within 50 miles of the facility, as local candidates are accepted at a lower hourly rate. All candidates are required to provide a 7-year work history verification and documentation for employment verification.
- Patient Care Details: Serves adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics with a daily census of 40 patients in a 6-room, 22-bed facility. Support services include interpretation and radiology.
- Unit Details: The unit supports a variety of complex procedures including high-level trauma, minimally invasive surgeries, and specialty cases. Interdisciplinary support is available.
- Additional Notes: The role requires a minimum of 2 years of recent OR experience, with specific charting and procedural expertise. Certification in Epic charting experience is preferred.
- Return Staff Policy: Candidates who have been away for more than 1 year can return as travelers.
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 Nurses
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Pros
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Cons
None
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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.
Santa Barbara, CA
About
Located along the Central California Coast on a stretch often referred to as the "American Riviera," Santa Barbara enjoys a mild, Mediterranean-like climate tucked between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific. Built in Roman, Greek and Spanish styles, Old Mission Santa Barbara sits on a hilltop above the city, revealing its early years as a mission town founded in 1786. Today, the mission houses a museum with various artifacts. However, the beaches draw most people to the area, with many gorgeous stretches of water within easy reach, offering activities like standup paddleboarding, fishing and surfing. People also flock to Santa Barbara for the wine, with the Urban Wine Trail featuring over 20 tasting rooms in and around the Funk Zone area.
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