Travel OR RN - $2,806 per week

American Traveler 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:
  
  10/12/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift:
  10 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours:
  
  40 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a Level I trauma center, requiring a minimum of 3 years of general OR and trauma experience and an active IL RN license.

• Operating Room department in an acute care hospital setting with 23 rooms
• Level I trauma center supporting a wide range of surgical service lines excluding cardiovascular
• Day shift schedule of 4x10-hour shifts from 0845 to 1915
• Required to work 1 weekend per month
• On-call requirement of approximately 1 shift per week
• Occasional floating within skill set to meet facility needs
• Uses Cerner for charting
• Cases include general surgery, neurology, orthopedics, urology, plastics, transplant, and trauma procedures
• Utilizes equipment such as electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables

• Active IL RN license in hand or in process required
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Level I trauma center experience required
• BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Experience required in general surgery, neurology, orthopedic, urology, plastics, and trauma cases
• Experience with bariatric laparoscopic assisted cases required
• Experience with organ donation/transplant cases required
• Knowledge of blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, Universal Protocol (time out) procedure, and urinary bladder catheterization required
• AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI certifications not accepted
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position

• Provide perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical service lines including general surgery, neurology, orthopedics, urology, plastics, and trauma
• Work within a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital
• Scrubs provided for this role
• Floating required to other units within the hospital or nearby affiliate facilities
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the facility manager
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Previous permanent or PRN employees must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-745519. Pay package is based on 10 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.