Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,200 per week

Fiber Broadband; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k)

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel OR RN in Springfield, IL, for 13 weeks, delivering perioperative care in a Level I trauma center across multiple service lines. You will perform duties including blood product administration, infection control, and anesthesia-support tasks, with float rotations as needed.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in OR, BLS, CNOR/CST certifications, and an Illinois license (or in process), with experience in general surgery, trauma, bariatric, neuro, ortho, plastics,

Qualifications

• BLS certification is required.
• Active Illinois RN license (or in process) is required.
• Minimum of three years' OR experience.
• Experience across multiple service lines including general surgery, trauma, bariatric, neurology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, transplant, urology, and emergency management.

Responsibilities

• Administer blood products and ensure infection control.
• Uphold radiation safety and specimen handling protocols.
• Follow universal protocol and manage urinary bladder catheterization.
• Float rotation may be required to meet facility needs.

Skills

BLS certification

3+ years OR experience

General surgery

Trauma

Bariatric

Neurology

Orthopedics

Plastic surgery

Transplant

Urology

Emergency management

Education

CNOR certification

CST certification

Active Illinois RN license or in process

Job description

Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,200 per weekCross Country NursesSpringfield, IL, United States**Description**Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/23/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Operating Room (OR) Nurse located in the area is responsible for providing perioperative nursing care in a busy Level I trauma center. The role involves supporting a variety of surgical procedures across multiple service lines, excluding cardiovascular cases, and working within a team to ensure patient safety and quality care. Job Details Schedule: Days shift, 3x12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week. The shift runs from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, including weekends on a rotating basis. Required Qualifications: BLS certified, active Illinois license (or in application process), minimum of three years' experience in the operating room, experience with general surgery, trauma, bariatric, neurology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, transplant, urology, and emergency management procedures. Level I trauma experience required. Additional Requirements: Must have current certifications including CNOR and CST, as well as experience with laparoscopic assisted cases, Organ donation, and handling of various surgical procedures. Clinical Skills and Experience: Abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, craniotomy, lumbar fusion, orthopedic and plastic surgeries, trauma case management, and use of electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana tables. Responsibilities include administering blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, universal protocol, and urinary bladder catheterization. Float: Float rotation may be required within scope to meet facility needs. 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 1326708. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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 bonusJob ID: f14adde5-5902872102