Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,065 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a Glenview, Illinois assignment. This role involves circulating and scrub responsibilities for general and eye surgeries in a hospital setting, with a focus on patient safety and team collaboration.

The position requires active Illinois RN license, CPR and ACLS, Epic EMR experience, 2 years OR experience, and availability for an 11-week assignment at 40 hours per week, with 8-hour day shifts and on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois nursing license.
• CPR and ACLS certifications.
• Epic EMR experience.
• Minimum 2 years OR experience; circulating for general and eye surgeries; scrub experience preferred.
• Must pass an EKG test on first day.

Responsibilities

• Circulating and scrub responsibilities for general and eye surgeries in the OR.
• Support during scheduled surgeries with emphasis on patient safety.
• Collaborate with OR team to ensure efficient workflow.

Skills

RN

Operating Room

Circulating

Scrub

CPR Certification

ACLS Certification

Education

Illinois nursing license

Tools

Epic EMR experience

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/04/2026
• Duration: 11 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a hospital setting. This position involves circulating and scrub responsibilities for general and eye surgeries within the operating room department. The role requires adherence to operating room protocols and provides support during scheduled surgeries, with a focus on team collaboration and patient safety.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 8-hour day shifts, 0700-1530, Monday through Friday, minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license, CPR certification, ACLS certification, Epic electronic medical record experience, minimum of 2 years of operating room experience, and ability to pass an EKG test on the first day. Experience in circulating for general and eye surgeries is required; scrub experience preferred. Candidate must submit an updated resume documenting eye circulation experience, one recent reference, an updated skills checklist, and Illinois licensure.
• Preferred Qualifications: Scrub experience in general and eye procedures.
• Float: Float rotation may be required if candidate has CVOR experience.
• Weekend Requirements: On-call rotation, approximately once a week including weekends and weekdays, with a minimum callback time of 2 hours.
• Holidays: Not specified.
• Orientation: Conducted on Mondays before start date.
• Credentials Due: Thursday before the start date.
• Additional Information: The role involves on-call responsibilities, with a focus on circulating and scrub roles for operating room procedures. Must be within a 30-minute drive to the hospital to participate in call rotation.

Benefits
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

Cross Country Job ID #1307847. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus