Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,930 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel RN operating room nurse (RN) in Rockford, Illinois, for a 13-week travel assignment. The role demands perioperative care, scrubbing, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a high-volume OR.

Shifts are 8 hours, 40 hours per week, start dates around late September, and travel compensation plus housing options are provided. Illinois licensure and BLS are required for consideration.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN license or initiation of license application.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Minimum of 3 years OR nursing experience.
• Active authorization to work in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care for surgeries across specialties.
• Scrubbing duties for procedures in the OR.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety.

Skills

OR Nursing

RN

BLS

Perioperative Care

Scrubbing

Education

Illinois RN licensure

3+ years OR nursing experience

Tools

Epic

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

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in Illinois. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures across various specialties. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes during a diverse range of surgeries.

Job Details

• Certifications: Current BLS through the American Heart Association, Illinois RN licensure (or initiation of application process), and active authorization to work in Illinois.
• Education and Experience: Minimum of 3 years of OR nursing experience.
• Location: Illinois.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts with 8-hour shifts starting at 0645, 1045, or 1445, totaling 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, BLS certification, and a minimum of 3 years OR nursing experience.
• Responsibilities: Provide perioperative nursing care in a Level 1 trauma hospital, including cases in general, gynecology, urology, plastics, robotics, neuro, orthopedic, spine, ENT, and cardiothoracic surgery. Scrubbing is required.
• Staffing Details: Charge Nurse available 24/7 without patient assignment; surgical techs (1-2 per patient) and CNA support (3-4 during days, 1 during evenings) are available.
• EMR System: Epic.
• Unit Orientation: One week of unit-specific orientation.
• Additional Information: No float rotation required. Scrubs are provided; casual professional dress is acceptable for entering and leaving the facility.
• Submission Requirements: Last four digits of SSN, active Illinois license status, confirmation of application initiation, understanding of the drug-free campus policy, and clarification of requested time off.

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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1309265. 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.