Operating Room Registered Nurse
Laguna Hills, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,495/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The Operating Room (OR) Nurse position is located in Laguna Hills, California. This role involves providing specialized perioperative nursing care in a busy surgical environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment. The position requires a minimum of three years of clinical experience in operating room settings. The schedule consists of dayshift hours working 3x12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends, holidays, and weeknight call coverage.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 3x12s AM shifts, 0630-1900, with variable days and rotating weekends, holidays, and weeknight call; minimum hours per week: 36.0 hours.
- Required Qualifications: California license in hand, at least 3 years of OR experience, current BLS and ACLS certifications, proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record system, and recent OR experience with complex surgical procedures listed in the skills section.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge nurse experience, experience with robotic surgeries, trauma level I or II experience, and familiarity with the specific procedures and certifications listed.
- Additional Information: This role involves floating within the hospital based on census, providing care for varied patient age groups including adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics, in a unit that covers joint replacements, spine surgeries, robotic surgeries, and general surgical procedures like cholecystectomies, mastectomies, and cardiovascular surgeries. The environment emphasizes adherence to strict safety and procedural protocols, with training modules completed pre-start and during orientation.
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
11 nurses recommend working with 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.
Laguna Hills, CA
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