Travel Operating Room RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  03/17/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center position requiring strong scrub and circulate skills, with mandatory float obligations across Cook County facilities.

• Hospital-based Operating Room in a Level 1 Trauma Center setting
• Day shift schedule: 5x8s, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Every other weekend (2 weekends per month) required
• On-call requirement: one 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday (7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM); no weekday call
• Specialties include Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery
• Preferred experience in Neurosurgery (cranial and spine), Open Heart/Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, and Gynecology
• Charting system:
  Cerner (preferred experience)
• This is a mandatory float facility — all clinicians are required to float at the facility's discretion, potentially to any Cook County facility within a 50-mile range with as little as 2 hours' notice
• Block scheduling is not approved; all time off must comply with the RTO policy
• First-time travelers will be considered provided they have Level 1 Trauma experience
• Local candidates are accepted and preferred
• Candidates floated outside their primary area of competency will work within a team-based care model
• RTO is capped at 5 days maximum, with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on weekends, holidays, or the day before or after a holiday
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Returning clinicians are required to complete full recredentialing and attend orientation regardless of any prior break in contract length

• Active IL RN license in hand (no pending licensure accepted)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care OR experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Strong scrub and circulate skills required
• Must be willing and able to float to various units, including areas outside primary competency
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility
• Proof of COVID vaccination required (booster not required)

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job  #P-674895. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Operating Room

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.