Travel Nurse RN - Preoperative - $2,305 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Preoperative for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Preoperative
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The organization is seeking a Pre/Post Operative Registered Nurse (RN) for a position in Springfield, Illinois. This role involves providing care for patients in a pre-operative setting, preparing them for surgery and assisting with post-operative recovery. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois licensure on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details

• Shift: 5x8 Days, 0645-1515, with a total of 8 hours per shift
• Schedule: Days, 40 hours per week minimum
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; must have active Illinois license in hand at submission
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of clinical experience required, including relevant pre-operative and post-operative care; 2 years of charge experience preferred
• Specific skills and procedures include ambulatory operating room procedures, ankle fusion, anterior cervical fusion, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, bunionectomy, carpal tunnel release, closed reduction of fractures, surgical code response, use of electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, infection control, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, malignant hyperthermia management, metatarsal surgery, open reduction of fractures, orthopedics/spine, radiation safety, scrub procedures for arthroscopic, orthopedic, and podiatry surgeries, specimen handling, spinal fusion, total joint replacement, and adherence to universal protocols.
• Additional information: Floating within scope to meet facility needs is required. Candidates must have at least 18 months of unit-specific experience unless otherwise specified.
• Requirements include submission of two to three interview availability times, SSN, DOB, certifications as specified, and eligibility to work in Illinois.
• Candidates must work at least two out of three major holidays.
• All travelers must complete necessary compliance modules, background checks, lab appointments, Docusign agreements, and badge photo updates within one week of signing the contract.

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 #1267147. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pre Op Registered Nurses

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