Travel OR RN - $2,506 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: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Oct 12, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring CNOR certification and Level I trauma OR experience at a Magnet acute care hospital. Details Operating Room unit with 23 rooms Level I trauma center, Magnet-designated acute care hospital Works all service lines except cardiovascular (CV) surgery Day shift, 3x12 hours (6:45 AM-7:15 PM), including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday weekends On-call required approximately once per week Cerner charting system, experience preferred Rare floating within skill set may be required Requirements Active IL RN license in hand or in application process required BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience required General OR and Level I trauma experience required Bariatric laparoscopic-assisted case experience required General surgery case experience required, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic-assisted procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple procedure Neurology case experience required, including cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, and lumbar fusion Orthopedic case experience required, including arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, and open/closed fracture reductions Plastic surgery experience required with free flap/microvascular procedures Transplant/organ donation experience required Urology case experience required, including cystoscopy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy Trauma case experience required, including amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, and multi-injury MVA cases Emergency management skills required, including code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, and malignant hyperthermia management Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables required Professional skills required in blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, and urinary catheterization Previous travel nursing experience required Prior charge experience preferred (2.5 years) Teaching hospital experience preferred Additional Information Scrubs provided for this role Free parking available with permit obtained during orientation Floating required for all travelers, potentially within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this role Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays Up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be auto-approved; additional RTO requires facility manager approval Previous permanent or PRN employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler Travel pairs are not accepted for this position First-time travelers are not accepted for this role Day one of the assignment consists of virtual, at-home orientation with required module completion by 4:00 PM CST American Traveler Job ID #P-752439. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Utilicom