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Operating Room (OR) Nurse position in a high-acuity hospital in Springfield, Illinois. This assignment provides specialized perioperative care across multiple service lines, excluding cardiovascular.
Schedule includes 3x12-hour days with on-call once per week; start date 11/30/2026 and end date 03/01/2027, for a 13-week travel assignment.
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: 11/30/2026
Duration: 13 weeks, 36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Operating Room (OR) Nurse position in a high-acuity setting within an acute care hospital. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care for a diverse patient population across various service lines, excluding cardiovascular services. The position requires advanced technical skills, adherence to surgical protocols, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes.
Schedule: 3x12-hour shifts during days, weekends on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Valid Illinois nursing license or active application process, BLS certification, minimum 3 years' operating room nursing experience, level I trauma experience, active IL license, and proficiency with Cerner charting system.
BLS required; CNOR certification preferred.
General OR and trauma experience required, including bariatric, general, neurology, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, and urology case skills, as well as emergency management and equipment handling.
One shift per week on-call required, with no frequent on-call fluctuations expected.
Candidate must be able to work within scope to meet facility needs, including working with all service lines except cardiovascular. Must have at least 50 miles of residence from the facility. Prior trauma level I experience is necessary, along with specific experience in laparoscopic, microsurgical, and complex case procedures. Familiarity with infection control, blood product administration, and radiation safety is essential.
Start Date: 11/30/2026, with an end date of 03/01/2027.
Complete all orientation modules prior to start; credential verification and background checks must be disclosed accordingly. Floating may be required within scope, and candidates must demonstrate readiness to meet compliance and documentation requirements in a timely manner.
Cross Country Job ID #1321846.
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: 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.