Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Salt Lake City, UT
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,045/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Operating Room. This position supports an acute care operating room with an orthopedic focus and an average of 1520 cases per day. The role involves general, robotic, urologic, gynecologic, ear, nose, and throat, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic-spine procedures within a collaborative clinical environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 6:45 a.m.7:15 p.m. or 9:00 a.m.7:30 p.m. one day per week, totaling 36 hours per week. Includes one weeknight call shift from 7:00 p.m.7:00 a.m. and one 24-hour weekend call shift one to two times per month, plus one holiday call shift.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2 years of experience; Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA); operating room experience with orthopedic and robotic procedures; active license required for submission.
- Additional Information: The operating room supports five to six rooms daily, with an orthopedic-heavy case mix including total joint replacement, robotic-assisted procedures, sports medicine, general surgery, urology, gynecology, ear, nose, and throat, gastrointestinal, and orthopedic-spine procedures. Scrubbing is not required for Registered Nurses. The dress code is navy, and operating room-specific orientation is provided.
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 Salt Lake City, UT
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Salt Lake City, UT here's what you should know:- Salt Lake City's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows are around 22°F.
- Short-term rentals are available, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular neighborhoods.
- Salt Lake City is car-friendly, but it also has a decent public transportation system, including buses and light rail.
- Salt Lake City is fairly diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Salt Lake City offers a variety of restaurants, including a vibrant food truck scene.
- It has a thriving arts and music community, and there are plenty of outdoor activities, including hiking, skiing, and water sports on the nearby Great Salt Lake.
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