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: 11/16/2026
• 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: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level I trauma center in Springfield, IL, requiring a minimum of 2.5 years of OR experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a 562-bed, Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center
• 23-room Operating Room department covering multiple service lines (General Surgery, Neuro, Orthopedics, Plastics, Urology, Bariatrics, Transplant, and Trauma); CV service line excluded
• Day shift schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, alternating between 10:45–21:15 and 12:45–23:15
• One weekend shift required per month
• On-call required approximately once per week, though frequency has decreased
• Floating within skill set to meet facility needs; occurs rarely
• Charting performed in Cerner (experience preferred)
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• Free parking is available on-site via permit obtained during orientation
• Contract length is flexible at 13 or 26 weeks per candidate preference

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required; must be active and in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted)
• CNOR preferred; CST preferred
• Minimum 2.5 years of OR nursing experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Level I trauma center experience required
• General OR and trauma experience required
• Required surgical case experience spans multiple specialties: General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple), Neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion), Orthopedics (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, open and closed reduction of fractures), Plastics (free flap/microvascular), Urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy), Bariatrics (laparoscopic-assisted cases), Transplant (organ donation), and Trauma (amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA with multiple injuries)
• Required equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables
• Required emergency management skills: code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, and malignant hyperthermia management
• Required professional skills: administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol (time-out), and urinary bladder catheterization
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before being considered as a traveler

Additional Information

• Candidate must be prepared to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• All RTO requests must be reviewed and approved by the manager; up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be pre-approved
• Floating is required for all travelers and may include floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• First day of the assignment is a virtual, at-home orientation; required modules must be completed by 4:00 PM CST on Day 1
• Compliance tasks including lab appointment, DocuSign documents, and badge photo must be completed within one week of contract signing
• Preferred gynecology case experience includes hysterectomy, bilateral tubal ligation, D&C, and laparoscopic-assisted gynecological procedures
• Preferred robotic surgery experience includes Da Vinci Xi and Mazor systems

American Traveler Job ID #P-735277. 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: 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.