Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,850 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Rockford, Illinois. This role involves circulating in a busy OR environment, with a focus on ortho, neuro, and podiatry cases. The position requires strong clinical skills and the ability to work block days during scheduled shifts. Candidates must be willing to participate in rotational call including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Job Details:

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Experience: Valid AHA (American Heart Association) certifications; 1 year of clinical experience; the position is based in Rockford, Illinois.
• Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts each week, with start times at 6:30 AM or 9:00 AM, totaling at least 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Must have a strong skill set in ortho, neuro, or podiatry and be experienced in circulating surgical procedures.
• Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: Shift coverage includes rotational call duties during weekdays, weekends, and holidays. No local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted to ensure staffing requirements are met.

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 #1287112. 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