Travel OR RN - $2,886 per week

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: 26 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 10 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x10hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 12, 2026 Length: 26 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated hospital requiring a minimum of 2.5 years of OR experience and an active IL RN license. Details Work in the Operating Room department of an acute care hospital with 23 rooms Facility supports all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV) Day shift schedule (4x10 hours), alternating 10:45am-9:15pm and 12:45pm-11:15pm Weekend requirement of 1 shift per month On-call requirement of approximately 1 shift per week Floating required within skill set, though it rarely occurs Not open to block scheduling Uses Cerner charting system Requirements Active IL RN license required in hand or in-process at time of application Minimum 2.5 years of Operating Room nursing experience required BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred General OR and Trauma experience required Level I trauma experience required Cerner charting experience preferred AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted Experience required in general surgery cases including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple procedures Experience required in neurology cases including cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, and lumbar fusion Experience required in orthopedic cases including arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, and open/closed fracture reductions Experience required in urology cases including cystoscopy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy Experience required in trauma cases including amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, and multiple-injury MVAs Experience required with free flap microvascular plastic surgery procedures Experience required with organ donation/transplant procedures Experience required with laparoscopic assisted bariatric cases Proficiency required in emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, and malignant hyperthermia response Proficiency required with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables Knowledge required in blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, and urinary bladder catheterization First-time travelers are not accepted for this position Prior travel experience required Additional Information Facility is a Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated hospital with 562 staffed beds Scrubs are provided for this role Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation Floating is required for all travelers, which may include floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this role All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the facility manager Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays Previous permanent or PRN employees of the health system must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler Travel pairs are not accepted Housing in the area can be difficult to find, so candidates should begin their housing search early American Traveler Job ID P-735277. Pay package is based on 10 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.