Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - in Carbondale, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Carbondale, IL Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc. Pay: $2,600 to $2,637 per week Shift Information: Rotating - 4 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 7/13/2026

Travel Nurse Source  is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified OR RN in Carbondale, Illinois, 62901!

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room | 13-Week Contract | Illinois

We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week contract assignment in Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled perioperative nurse looking to work in a collaborative and patient-focused healthcare environment.

• Specialty:
  Operating Room (OR)
• Start Date:
  
  July 13, 2026
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Schedule:
  
  Four (4) 10-hour shifts per week
• On-Call:
  Required
• Guaranteed
  
  Hours:
  
  36 hours per week
• EMR System:
  Epic
• Block Scheduling:
  Not available

• Assess patients' physical, mental, and emotional needs before, during, and after surgical procedures.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Prepare operating rooms and ensure all surgical equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly.
• Monitor patients throughout surgical procedures and provide appropriate nursing interventions.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient records.
• Educate patients and families regarding procedures, recovery, and post-operative care.
• Utilize clinical judgment to identify and report changes in patient condition.
• Support a positive work environment through professional communication and teamwork.
• Participate in ongoing education and professional development activities.

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Current BLS/CPR Certification.
• ACLS Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Operating Room nursing experience.
• Experience circulating in a surgical setting.
• Ability to take call and respond as required.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and organizational skills.

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