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
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an Operating Room RN for a Level I trauma acute care hospital requiring CNOR certification and extensive multi-specialty surgical case experience.
Details
- Operating Room unit with 23 rooms in an acute care hospital setting
- Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, 6:45 AM to 3:15 PM
- Weekend work required
- On-call requirement of approximately 1 shift per week
- Floating required within skill set to hospital or nearby affiliate facilities, though rarely occurs
- Block scheduling is not accommodated
- Cerner charting system, experience preferred
- Covers all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
Requirements
- Active IL RN license in hand or in application process required
- Minimum 3 years of Operating Room experience required
- BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
- AHA or Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
- Level I trauma center experience required
- General OR and Trauma surgical experience required
- Required case experience across multiple specialties including General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple), Neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion), Orthopedics (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, open/closed fracture reduction), Urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy), Trauma (amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA), and Bariatric laparoscopic-assisted cases
- Required Plastic Surgery experience with Free Flap - Microvascular procedures
- Required Transplant experience with organ donation cases
- Emergency management skills required including code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, and malignant hyperthermia response
- Required equipment experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables
- Professional skills required including blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (time out) procedures, and urinary bladder catheterization
- Travel RN experience required
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Additional Information
- Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility with 562 staffed beds
- Scrubs provided for this role
- Parking permit required at no cost; form completed during orientation
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
- Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
- All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the facility manager
- Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- First day of assignment is a virtual, at-home orientation day with required modules due by 4:00 PM CST
- Preferred experience in teaching hospital settings
- Preferred skills include gynecological procedures, robotics (Da Vinci Xi, Mazor Robot), total joint replacement, ortho/spine cases, and pediatric ENT procedures such as tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
American Traveler Job ID #P-758377. 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: 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.