Travel RN - Operating Room

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

• Active Illinois RN license in hand or in process required
• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• General OR and Trauma experience required
• Level I trauma center experience required
• BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
• Experience with general surgery, neurology, orthopedic, urology, bariatric, plastic surgery, and trauma case types required
• Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables required
• Knowledge of blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, Universal Protocol, and urinary catheterization required
• Emergency management skills including code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, and malignant hyperthermia management required
• Travel experience required
• AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted

• Work in a 23-room Operating Room at an acute care hospital
• Day shift schedule: 4x10 hours,
• Weekend requirement of 1 per month
• On-call requirement of approximately 1 shift per week
• Floating within scope of practice may occasionally be required to the hospital or affiliate facilities
• Works across all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Provide perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties including general surgery, neurology, orthopedics, urology, bariatrics, trauma, and plastics
• Work within a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• Floating required for all travelers within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted for this specialty
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the manager
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Travel pairs are not accepted

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs