Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Joplin, MO
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,050/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) position in Joplin, Missouri. This role involves utilizing the nursing process to provide patient care within a surgical environment, ensuring professional accountability and coordination with other departments. The position requires a focus on maintaining patient rights, confidentiality, and delivering compassionate, high-quality care in a hospital setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days, 3x12 shifts, 0630-1900, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license eligible in Missouri, 2+ years of OR experience, BLS certification from the American Heart Association, and current COVID-19 vaccination (flu vaccination required from November 1 to April 1; exemptions require client approval)
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Stryker equipment and EPIC electronic medical records system; familiarity with surgical team coordination and patient care in the operating room setting
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care, maintains professional accountability, evaluates care effectiveness, coordinates patient care with other departments, and ensures patient rights and confidentiality are upheld throughout.
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.
About Joplin, MO
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Joplin, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Joplin, MO is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 88°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 44°F, and average lows are around 24°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in Joplin, MO.
- Joplin is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is recommended.
- Joplin has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies and respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Joplin offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, and music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby parks and hiking trails.
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