Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,690 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Specialist position at an acute care hospital in Springfield, Illinois. This role involves providing advanced surgical nursing support across various service lines, excluding cardiovascular procedures. The selected clinician will be responsible for assisting with laparoscopic, general, trauma, neurology, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, and urology cases, with an emphasis on trauma and laparoscopic procedures. The position offers flexibility within a 13-26 week assignment, with Traveler's choice of schedule and responsibilities aligned with a Level I trauma center.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Days shift, 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting 09/14/2026
• Required Qualifications: Minimum 2.5 years of operating room experience, current BLS certification, Illinois licensure in active status or in application process, at least Level I trauma experience, general surgery experience including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple, and laparoscopic assisted cases. Trauma experience must include amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA, and emergency management skills such as code response, fire safety, and latex allergy management.
• Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification, Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience, and experience with Da Vinci Xi Surgical System and Mazor Robot.
• Additional Information: Will work with all service lines except cardiovascular, supporting all major surgical procedures listed. Candidate must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, and current Illinois license is required for application. On-call requirement is once weekly, with minimal frequency, and work involves float within scope if needed. The facility is a 562-bed acute care hospital with Level I trauma accreditation, offering multidisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, radiology, and social services. Candidates will need to complete orientation modules prior to start, and adherence to compliance verifications such as background check and licensure is mandatory.

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 #1282793. 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