Travel OR RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR Scrub RN for a travel nursing job in Elmhurst, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  OR Scrub RN
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/25/2026
• Duration:
  16 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 25, 2026
• Length: 16 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a 16-week contract requiring prior travel nursing experience and Epic proficiency.

• Operating Room setting within a hospital
• 10-hour day shifts, 6:45a-5:15p, 40 hours/week
• 16-week contract assignment
• Weekend coverage required for call only
• Floating unlikely
• On-call rotation required covering evenings, overnights, and weekends
• Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays during the contract

• Active IL RN license required
• Active BLS certification (American Heart or American Red Cross only)
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required, 4+ years preferred
• All-around scrubbing skills required, ideally with robotic, ortho, and spine case experience
• Prior travel nursing experience required with at least 1 completed travel assignment
• Epic EMR experience required
• New grads not accepted
• 2 professional references required, with 1 reference mandatory from most recent travel assignment
• Date of birth required for consideration

• Perform all-around scrub duties in the operating room
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Local radius of 50 miles
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Returning permanent or per diem staff must be away for 12 months before being eligible as a traveler
• RTO limited to a maximum of 7 days for 13-week contracts
• Facility conducts a brief interview as part of the hiring process

American Traveler Job  #P-770780. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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.