Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,935 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Galesburg, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse with specialization in general surgery, located at the healthcare provider's facility. This position involves providing care in a surgical environment, supporting a variety of procedures across multiple specialties. The role requires coordination with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.

Job Details

• Position Description: RN for the OR unit, with a focus on major surgeries in the surgery department, covering procedures in units 5 and 2. Typical caseload ranges from 20-30 cases per day.
• Required Qualifications: BLS (American Heart Association), ACLS preferred but not required, and current licensure to practice as a registered nurse. Must be willing to wait for license submission, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a surgical setting.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:45 am to 3:15 pm, with 1-2 shifts from 9 am to 5:30 pm per 6-week schedule. Call once per week, with one weekend shift every 5-6 weeks.
• Additional Information: Orientation includes unit-specific training as needed. Must have EPIC electronic charting system skills and scrubbing experience. The nurse must respond to call within 30 minutes. Scrub attire provided by the hospital.

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 #1339527. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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