Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,630 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room Nurse in Carbondale, Illinois. This position involves providing comprehensive perioperative patient care within a busy surgical department. The role requires collaboration with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safety during surgical procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Illinois Registered Nurse license, current CPR/BLS Card, ACLS, and at least 3 years of experience in operating room settings.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in OR specialist procedures, strong clinical judgment, and excellent communication skills.
• Additional Information: The role includes assessing patients before, during, and after surgical procedures, maintaining accurate medical records, and participating in ongoing education to stay current with best practices in perioperative care.

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
• Free checking or direct deposit
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1283056. 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