Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,625 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR
- Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  OR
  - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/03/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

The Operating Room (OR) Specialist position is located in Springfield, Illinois. This role involves providing surgical support in a Level I trauma center within a large acute care hospital. The assignment offers a flexible duration of 13 to 26 weeks, with the traveler selecting their preferred timeframe. The position requires working nights, specifically from 5:45 PM to 7:15 AM, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.

• Location:
  
  Springfield, Illinois
• Schedule:
  
  Nights, 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, minimum of 40 hours weekly
• Start Date:
  
  08/03/2026
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years operating room experience required; open to candidates with at least 0 years of experience in the field.
• Certifications:
  
  BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred.
• Travel
  
  Experience:
  
  Required
• Specialized Skills and Cases:
  • General OR and trauma experience
  • Bariatric case experience, including laparoscopic assisted procedures
  • General surgery cases such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple procedure
  • Neuro cases like cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion
  • Orthopedic cases including arthroscopy, fracture reduction
  • Plastic surgery procedures such as free flaps
  • Transplant procedures involving organ donation
  • Urology cases like cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy
  • Trauma cases involving amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, multiple injuries from motor vehicle accidents
  • Emergency management skills including code response, fire safety, and managing allergies like latex
  • Equipment and instrumentation experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic sources, Hana tables
  • Knowledge in blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, universal protocol, urinary catheterization
• Additional Information:
  • Level I trauma center within an acute care hospital environment
  • No float arrangements required; located within a hospital with interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory, radiology, and pharmacy services
  • RTO (Request for Time Off) must be approved; all shifts potentially subject to cancellation, with specific billing considerations for cancellations beyond permitted limits
  • Candidate must hold or be in process of obtaining an active Illinois license and have the SSN and DOB available at submission
  • The role excludes cardiovascular service line support
  • The assignment requires compliance with all facility policies, including modules completion and badge photo submission within one week of contract signing

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Posted Date:

Cross Country 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:
Registered Nurse / Operating Room

You care for others - we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines.

Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life - one assignment at a time.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus