Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,470 per week

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: 07/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room (OR) nursing position is located in Rockford, Illinois. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day. This role involves providing specialized circulator support during surgical procedures, with a focus on orthopedics, neurology, and podiatry cases. The position offers an opportunity to work a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, with rotational call duties.

Job Details:

• Location: Rockford, IL
• Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
• Shift: 10-hour shifts, with start times at 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM, totaling approximately 40 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, AHA CertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)are required. No RQI certifications accepted. Candidates must have a strong skill set in orthopedics, neurology, and podiatry, with experience in circulating roles within the OR.
• Additional Information: No local candidates within a 50-mile radius.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1270914. 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