Travel OR RN

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:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level I trauma center requiring CNOR certification and extensive multi-specialty surgical experience.

• Operating Room unit with 23 rooms in an acute care hospital
• Day shift, 3x12 hours (6:45 AM - 7:15 PM) including weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• On-call requirement approximately 1 time per week
• Floating required within skill set to the hospital or nearby affiliate facilities, though rarely needed
• Cerner EMR used for charting, experience preferred
• Works with all service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
• Scrubs provided

• Active IL RN license in hand or in application process required
• BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• General OR and Trauma experience required
• Level I trauma center experience required
• Previous travel experience required; first-time travelers not accepted
• Required case experience: general surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple)
• Required case experience: neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion)
• Required case experience: orthopedic (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, open/closed reduction of fractures)
• Required case experience: urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy)
• Required case experience: trauma (amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA with multiple injuries)
• Required case experience: bariatric laparoscopic assisted cases
• Required case experience: plastics free flap microvascular procedures
• Required experience:
  
  organ donation/transplant
• Required emergency management skills: code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, malignant hyperthermia
• Required equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables
• Required professional skills: administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol (time out) procedure, urinary bladder catheterization

• Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the facility manager
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Floating is required for all travelers within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• First day of assignment is a virtual at-home orientation requiring completion of assigned modules
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility

American Traveler Job  #P-752439. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.