Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,630 per week (Hiring Immediately)

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: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The operating room (OR) registered nurse (RN) position is located in Rockford, Illinois. This role involves circulating in a busy surgical environment with a focus on orthopedics, neurology, and podiatry cases. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.

Job Details:

• Location: Rockford, Illinois
• Specialization: Operating Room (OR)
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, with shifts starting at 6:30 am or 9:00 am, totaling 40 hours per week, with rotational call
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; BLS (Basic Life Support) certification; AHA (American Heart Association) certifications; no RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) accepted; experience working in OR environments with strong skills in orthopedics, neurology, and podiatry; Illinois licensed RN; 0 years of experience required
• Additional Information: No local candidates within a 50 mile radius; must have a strong skill set in ortho/neuro/podiatry; shift schedule includes four 10-hour shifts
• Certifications: AHA Certs; must have strong skill set, especially in ortho/neuro/podiatry
• Schedule: 6:30 am to 5:00 pm or 9:00 am to 7:30 pm; 10 hours per shift; minimum of 40 hours 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

Posted Date: 2026-06-09

Cross Country Job ID #1258150. 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