Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,525 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
An Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) in Sterling, Illinois, is sought to join a small rural hospital team. The RN will provide patient care in a facility with seven operating rooms, including a C-section suite and an endovascular suite. The successful candidate must bring their Illinois nursing license on the first day. This position involves working 12-hour daytime shifts, with call responsibilities. Candidates must have prior experience in operating room and endoscopy procedures.

Job Details:

• Location: Sterling, Illinois
• Certification, Education, Degree, Location, and Years of Experience: Active Illinois RN license; minimum 2 years of operating room experience
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: RN with operating room and endoscopy experience; active Illinois nursing license; 2 years of clinical experience in relevant fields
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with advanced endoscopy procedures
• Float: Float rotation may be required
• Additional Information: The RN will be circulating OR cases including orthopedic, robotic (Da Vinci), vascular, urology, and gynecological surgeries. Call responsibilities include 1-2 days per week and every 4th or 5th weekend (Friday to Monday). Flexibility for staying after shift to complete cases is needed. The facility performs about 1-2 C-sections weekly, approximately 6 endovascular cases, and 20-25 cataracts per week.

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 #1268977. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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