Travel OR RN

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

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week acute care assignment requiring an active IL license and at least 2 years of OR experience.

• Acute care setting in a Surgical Services/OR unit with 5 operating suites
• Averages 20-25 cases per day across general, GYN, urology, orthopedic, and podiatry surgery specialties
• Common procedures include colon resections, basic lap general surgery, hysterectomy, lap GYN cases, urology and nephrectomy/prostatectomy, PCNL, total knee/hip/shoulder replacement, knee and shoulder scopes, and basic podiatry cases
• Uses Epic OpTime EMR
• Monday-Friday schedule, 8:30am-5pm, with a varied day off every other week
• Weeknight, weekend, and holiday call rotation required once every 6 weeks with a 45-minute call response time
• Floating to the Ottawa location required at times
• Charge nurse present on each shift and may take an assignment depending on staffing; department supervisor and OR techs also on staff

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA) required; PALS preferred but not required
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required
• Orthopedic surgery experience preferred
• Scrubbing skills preferred, though candidates without this skill will be considered
• Negative drug screen required for all panels

• Unit-specific orientation provided on-site the morning of the first shift
• 12 hours of non-billable orientation required
• Required to wear hospital-provided scrubs
• Call-off policy allows the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks without penalty
• Local rates available for candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility, with no radius restriction on eligibility
• Requested time off must be submitted for consideration

American Traveler Job  #P-771332. Pay package is based on 8 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.