Travel Operating Room RN - $2,824 per week

American Traveler, LLC.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (Day

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Travel & Licensure Reimbursements

Per Diem & Subsidy

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room travel assignment in Chicago, IL. The role requires an active Illinois RN license, strong trauma and surgical skills, and OR scrubbing/circulating capabilities.

You will work in a Level 1 Trauma Center, covering Ortho, Vascular, General Surgery, and related cases. The position includes a 13-week assignment with 40 hours per week, dayshift, and 8-hour blocks.

Qualifications

• Active IL RN license required at time of application.
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Operating Room experience.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate on complex surgical procedures in a high-acuity OR.
• Work in a Level 1 Trauma Center Operating Room.
• Provide care for Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery cases.
• Possibly float to other units or Cook facilities up to 50 miles away.
• Maintain Cerner EMR documentation and charting.
• Adhere to team-based model and schedule constraints.

Skills

Operating Room

Trauma care

Surgical scrub/circulate

Cerner EMR experience

Education

Active IL RN license

BLS certification

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Start Date: 12/30/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring an active IL license and strong trauma and surgical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma Center Operating Room
• Patient population includes Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery cases
• Preferred exposure to Neurosurgery, Open Heart/Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, and Gynecology
• Required to work every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call required: one 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday, with no weekday call
• Mandatory floating within scope to meet facility needs, including possible floating to other units or Cook facilities up to 50 miles away
• EMR system used is Cerner; prior Cerner experience preferred
• Primary responsibilities include scrubbing and circulating on complex surgical procedures in a high-acuity setting
• Navy blue scrubs are provided and must be worn
• Team-based model is used when floated outside primary competency area
• No block scheduling or special scheduling requests will be allowed
• RTO limited to 5 days with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on weekends, holidays, or the day before/after a holiday
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting offer
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility
• Locals are accepted and preferred

Requirements

• Active IL RN license is required at time of application
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Operating Room experience required
• Strong skills in both scrub and circulate roles required
• Documented experience with Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery cases
• Proof of COVID vaccine required
• 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-644376. Pay package is based on 8 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.