Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,920 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Herrin (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing allowance

Health insurance for self and depend..

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR – Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Herrin, Illinois. This OR RN role involves perioperative patient care, circulating for orthopedic, urology, spine, and robotic procedures, with emphasis on assessment and coordination with the care team.

The position requires 10-hour shifts, four days per week, and a minimum of 40 hours per week, starting 08/31/2026.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
• Current CPR/BLS card, ACLS
• Certifications in ICU/PCU/Stepdown/Cardiac services/Cardiac cath/Interventional imaging/OP cardiovascular center/Intermediate care/FO neonatal/pediatrics/OCN

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative patient care during 10-hour shifts.
• Circulate for heavy orthopedic, urology, spine, or robotic procedures.
• Perform patient assessment and care planning; collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.

Skills

RN license

CPR/BLS

ACLS

Education

Illinois RN license

ICU/CCU/stepdown certifications

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Herrin, Illinois. This position involves providing comprehensive perioperative patient care during 10-hour shifts, typically scheduled four days a week. The role includes circulating for heavy orthopedic, urology, spine, and robotic procedures, with responsibilities spanning patient assessment, care planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Job Details:

• Location: Herrin, Illinois
• Schedule: Days, 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting 08/31/2026
• Required Qualifications: Current Illinois Registered Nurse license, current CPR/BLS card, ACLS, and certifications in Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Stepdown, Cardiac Services, Cardiac Catherization, Interventional Imaging, SDS Procedure Room, Electrocardiology, OP Cardiovascular Center, Intermediate Care Unit, Fetal Assessment Monitoring, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU/PAL, Pediatrics, OCN, Nurse Certified in Trauma Care, Infusion Center, Radiation, and Therapy Services Experience minimum of 3 years in operating room settings and circulating for orthopedic, urology, spine, or robotic procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with heavy orthopedic, urology, spine, or robotic surgeries; circulating experience; ability to float to other facilities as needed.
• Additional Information: The position requires call responsibilities including one weeknight and two weekend days each month, with the possibility of additional call depending on departmental needs. The role may involve floating to other facilities if required. The candidate must demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication skills, and a commitment to continuing education.
• Note: No facility or organization names are included in this description to maintain anonymity.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1300074. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus