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

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Carbondale, Illinois.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
A registered nurse position is available in the operating room specialty at a facility located in Carbondale, Illinois. The role involves providing patient care in various units, including Intensive Care Unit, Progressive Care Unit, Cardiac Services, and other specialized areas. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois Registered Nurse license on the first day of employment. The position offers a schedule of three 12-hour shifts with on-call responsibilities.

Job Details:

• Location: Carbondale, Illinois
• Position Title: Registered Nurse Operating Room (OR)
• Specialty Name: OR (Operating Room)
• Shift Hours: 10 hours per shift, with a schedule of 3 days per week, including on-call as required
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Certifications and Licenses: Current Illinois Registered Nurse license, Current CPR/BLS Card, ACLS
• Required Qualifications: Illinois Registered Nurse license, CPR/BLS certification, ACLS certification, no minimum experience required
• Additional Information: Candidates must have trauma level I experience, teaching hospital experience, and EMR experience with EPIC or CERNER electronic medical records system. Candidates should understand floating requirements within their scope of practice and be prepared for a start date of 07/27/2026.

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

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Cross Country Job ID #1274329. 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