Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Joplin, MO
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$2,295/weekOverview
- Start Date09/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) position available in Joplin, Missouri. This role involves providing perioperative patient care in a busy surgical unit within a well-established facility. The RN will utilize the nursing process to ensure patient safety, care coordination, and confidentiality while adhering to professional standards and organizational values.
Job Details
- Schedule: Evenings shift, 10-hour shift times, minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for licensure in Missouri or currently licensed in Missouri; BLS certification from the American Heart Association; 2+ years of experience in Operating Room
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with surgical patients; familiarity with Stryker equipment and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems (EPIC)
- Float: Float rotation may be required
- Additional Information: The RN will perform responsibilities related to the nursing process, ensuring delivery of quality patient care, maintaining patient rights and confidentiality, and working in coordination with other departments. Scrub color is supplied in ceiling blue, with no unacceptable attire specified.
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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