Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,840 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll

CEUs

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a travel assignment in Springfield, IL. The position requires active IL licensure, Level I trauma and bariatric case experience, and day-shift coverage with 40 hours per week.

Travel and licensure reimbursements are provided, along with comprehensive benefits and a tax-free stipend as applicable. This placement emphasizes scrubbed and circulating duties across diverse surgical cases in a high-acuity perioperative team.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Operating Room of an acute care hospital
• Level I trauma center and Magnet hospital
• Covers all service lines except cardiovascular
• Required to scrub in on general, trauma, neuro, ortho, plastic, transplant, and urology cases
• Handles specialized procedures including laparoscopic cases, complex neuro and ortho surgeries, organ donation, and trauma
• Uses Cerner EMR (experience preferred)
• Weekend shift required one per month
• On-call required approximately once a week (may vary)
• Floating within skill set may rarely occur
• Scrubs provided
• Parking permit required, provided at no cost
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Applicants must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• Responsible for circulating and scrubbing across diverse surgical cases except cardiovascular
• Works in a high-acuity environment as part of a multidisciplinary perioperative team
• Orientation provided at the start of the assignment
• Must adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and universal procedures
• Requested time off is subject to manager approval
• Assignment at a facility with 23 OR rooms and 562 beds
• No local candidates accepted

Job description

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,840 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with Level I trauma and bariatric case experience for a day shift position requiring an active IL license.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Operating Room of an acute care hospital
• Level I trauma center and Magnet hospital
• Covers all service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
• Required to scrub in on general, trauma, neuro, ortho, plastic, transplant, and urology cases
• Handles specialized procedures including laparoscopic cases, complex neuro and ortho surgeries, organ donation, and trauma
• Uses Cerner EMR (experience preferred)
• Weekend shift required one per month
• On-call required approximately once a week (may vary)
• Floating within skill set may rarely occur
• Scrubs provided
• Parking permit required, provided at no cost
• Block scheduling not accommodated
• Applicants must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• Responsible for circulating and scrubbing across diverse surgical cases except cardiovascular
• Works in a high-acuity environment as part of a multidisciplinary perioperative team
• Orientation provided at the start of the assignment
• Must adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and universal procedures
• Requested time off is subject to manager approval
• Assignment at a facility with 23 OR rooms and 562 beds
• No local candidates accepted

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand or proof of application
• Basic Life Support (BLS) required; CNOR preferred
• Minimum of 3 years recent OR nursing experience required
• General OR and Level I trauma experience required
• Bariatric laparoscopic case experience required
• General surgery experience with appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple procedures required
• Neuro (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion), orthopedic (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel, fracture reductions), plastic (free flap, microvascular), transplant (organ donation), urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy), and trauma (amputations, GSWs, MVAs) case experience required
• Competency in code response, fire safety, latex allergy management, and malignant hyperthermia management required
• Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables required
• Knowledge of blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol (timeout), and urinary catheterization required
• First-time travelers not accepted
• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-645957. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.