Emergency care travel nurse

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: 09/14/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Sep 14, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1
Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Level I trauma experience, an active IL license, and a minimum of 2.5 years of OR experience.
Details >Operating Room Operating Room department within an acute care hospital featuring 23 rooms Works all service lines except cardiovascular (CV) surgery Day shift schedule of 4x12 hour shifts, 10:45 AM to 11:15 PM Required to work 1 weekend per month On-call responsibilities approximately 1 shift per week Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities, within skill set Uses Cerner charting system Uses electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables
Requirements Active IL RN license required in hand or in process at time of application BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred Minimum 2.5 years of Operating Room nursing experience required General OR and Level I Trauma center experience required First-time travelers not accepted for this position Cerner charting experience preferred
Required case experience in General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple)
Required case experience in Neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion)
Required case experience in Orthopedics (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, open/closed fracture reduction)
Required case experience in Urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy)
Required case experience in Trauma (amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, multiple injury MVAs)
Required experience in Bariatric laparoscopic assisted cases
Required experience in Plastic Surgery free flap microvascular procedures
Required experience in organ donation/transplant cases
Required professional knowledge in blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, and urinary catheterization
Required emergency management skills including code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, and malignant hyperthermia management
AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
Additional Information Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
Scrubs provided for this role
Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted for this specialty
Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the facility manager
Up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be auto-approved; additional days require facility approval
Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
Free parking permit provided; form completed during orientation
First day of assignment consists of virtual, at-home orientation with required modules completed by 4:00 PM CST
Travel pairs are not accepted for this position
American Traveler Job ID P-744136.
Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.

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