Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Centralia, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/09/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Operating Room RN First Assist (RNFA) Travel Nursing Jobs – Centralia, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room RN First Assist (RNFA) with a travel contract in Centralia, IL (zip code 62801). Join our dedicated healthcare team in a community-focused hospital, providing expert surgical support across multiple specialties. Centralia offers affordable living, a welcoming atmosphere, and easy access to outdoor recreation—making it an ideal location for travel nurses seeking rewarding healthcare jobs in Illinois.

• Location: Centralia, IL (zip 62801) – Southern Illinois healthcare jobs
• Setting: General Surgery, Bariatric, Orthopedic, Ortho/Spine, Podiatry, Endoscopy, Gynecology, Pain Management
• Contract Type: Travel nursing contract
• Start Date: February 9, 2026
• End Date: May 11, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 5x8-hour (06:45 - 15:15); schedule may flex as needed
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $3050 - $3280
• Call: One late shift (until 5 PM) and one call shift per week; one weekend call per month
• Float: May float to sister hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL (25 miles away)
• Scrubs: Provided

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room RN First Assist experience required
• Active Illinois RN license (must be in hand prior to start)
• BLS certification required
• Epic charting experience required
• ACLS, CNOR, and PALS certifications preferred
• First-time travel nurses accepted
• COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• Ability to pass OSHA Respirator Clearance and FIT testing (must be clean shaven)
• Must not reside within 70 miles of facility (local candidates not accepted)

• Provide first assist support in general, bariatric, orthopedic, spine, podiatry, endoscopy, gynecology, and pain management surgeries
• Perform advanced perioperative tasks including infection control, wound management, universal protocol, and radiation safety
• Assist with laparoscopic, minimally invasive, and pediatric surgical cases
• Participate in call rotation and late shifts as scheduled
• Float to sister facility in Mt. Vernon, IL as needed to support patient care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and more
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic charting system

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Operating Room RNFA in Centralia, Illinois, and take the next step in your nursing career!

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Planet Healthcare Job  # . 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: OR

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