Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,935 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking an OR RN for a travel assignment in Rockford, Illinois. The role entails perioperative nursing care in a dynamic OR, scrubbing for a range of specialties and supporting the surgical team.

Expect rotating shifts with 40 hours weekly, and travel benefits including housing options, comprehensive health insurance, and a 401(k) plan. Illinois RN licensure and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license or pending license.
• BLS certification through American Heart Association.
• Minimum 3 years OR nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Scrubbed procedures for multiple specialties (general, gyn, urology, plastics, robotics, neuro, ortho, spine, ENT, cardiothoracic).
• Assist surgical teams and coordinate with techs, CNAs, and charge nurses.
• Maintain patient safety and perioperative care throughout procedures.

Skills

RN

Operating Room

Travel Nursing

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room Nurse Specialty in Operating Room Location unspecified. This position involves providing skilled perioperative nursing care in a dynamic surgical environment. The role requires managing various cases, supporting surgical teams, and ensuring patient safety throughout procedures.

Job Details

• Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association); Illinois RN license or confirmed application in progress.
• Education/Experience Requirements: At least 3 years of operating room nursing experience.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts including nights, days, and mid-shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Additional Requirements: Active Illinois RN licensure; active or in-process licensure; last four digits of SSN; understanding of drug-free workplace compliance; successful negative drug screen; requested time off; COVID-19 vaccination status; ability to produce negative drug screens; unit-specific orientation.
• Responsibilities include scrubbed procedures, assisting in various specialties such as general, GYN, urology, plastics, robotics, neuro, ortho, spine, EENT, and cardiothoracic, and working with surgical techs, CNAs, and charge nurses.
• EMR System: Epic.
• Shifts include 2 weeks of nights, 2 weeks of afternoons/mid-shift, and 2 weeks of days with call requirements. Floating is not required.
• Scrubs are provided, and casual professional dress is acceptable for entering/leaving the facility.

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 #1335804. 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