Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,690 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel assignment in Springfield, Illinois. Work in a Level I trauma center providing perioperative care across surgical service lines with a focus on trauma and general surgery.

This 26-week assignment offers 40 hours per week on 10-hour day shifts, with alternating schedule. You’ll join a dynamic team, participate in critical patient care, and benefit from private housing or housing allowance, comprehensive health

Qualifications

• BLS certification required.
• Minimum 2.5 years of OR experience.
• Active Illinois license in hand or in application process.
• Experience in trauma and general surgery cases (laparoscopic, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, abdominal surgeries, etc.).
• Cerner experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized perioperative patient care across surgical service lines with focus on trauma and general surgery cases.
• Contribute to patient outcomes in a Level I trauma center.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to support diverse procedures and rapid responses.

Skills

BLS certification

OR experience

Trauma care experience

Ability to float within scope

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

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: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a Level I trauma center located in an acute care hospital. This role involves providing specialized perioperative patient care across various surgical service lines, with a focus on trauma and general surgery cases. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team environment and contribute to critical patient outcomes.

Job Details

• Shift: ALT 1045-2115 / 1245-2315, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Schedule: 10-hour shift hours, 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: BLS certification; minimum 2.5 years of OR experience; active Illinois license in hand or in application process; specific experience in trauma and general surgery cases, including laparoscopic, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple procedure, cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, open and closed fracture reduction, free flap microvascular procedures, organ donation, urology procedures, trauma surgeries (amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, multiple injuries); experience with emergency management skills including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia. Cerner experience is preferred. Level I trauma experience is required.
• Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification; experience with Da Vinci Xi Surgical System, Mazor Robot, and laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures.
• Additional Information: Candidate must have at least 50 miles commuting distance from the facility; can work with all service lines except cardiovascular; must be willing to float within scope as needed; weekends include 1 per month; on-call requirement is once per week, though it is less frequent. RTO restrictions apply, and all time off requests must be approved by the manager. Candidate must be prepared to work some major holidays.
• Facility & Patient Care Details: The hospital has 562 beds and is a designated Level I trauma center. Equipment includes electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana tables, and other surgical instruments. The first day of orientation will be conducted virtually, with all required modules completed by 4:00 PM CST.

Benefits

• 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

Additional Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1291662. 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: 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.