Travel RN- Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVOR for a travel nursing job in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVOR
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview
Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
Hours: 40 hrs/wk
Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring an active IL RN license and 2-3 years of acute care experience.
Details

• Work in the Surgery Room/OR unit of a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated, Comprehensive Stroke Center hospital
• 28-bed unit including 2 hybrid rooms for CV/Vascular cases
• Approximately 60-75 surgical cases per day, with the hybrid room handling 5-10 cases/day
• Patient population includes outpatient, inpatient, and trauma cases such as GSW, stabbings, transplants (kidney, heart), donor cases, general, GYN, urology, robotics, vascular, ortho, neuro, and open heart/CABG procedures
• Hybrid room cases include TAVR, AAA, endarterectomies, angiograms, and fistula revisions for adult patients only
• Approximately 20% pediatric caseload including open hearts, appendectomy, and cholecystectomy procedures
• No liver or lung transplant cases
• Participates in Gifts of Hope cases
• EMR: EPIC (experience required)
• Equipment used includes Alaris IV pumps and Pyxis medication dispensing systems
• 10-hour day shift schedule (1045a-715p), with additional shift options including 0645-1515, 1445-1915, 2245-0715, and various 8/10/12-hour combinations
• Rotation-based scheduling with no self-scheduling; staff assigned based on facility needs
• Weekend rotation required every 4th weekend (Saturday-Sunday)
• OR operates 24/7, 365 days a year with skeleton crew coverage for trauma/urgent cases outside standard hours
• On-call requirements vary by shift/service line, with a 30-minute response time and on-site sleeping room available
• 3 call shifts required within a 6-week period, including 2 weekend shifts
• No floating required

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required
• BLS certification required
• 2-3 years of acute care experience required
• Critical care experience preferred
• Level 1-2 trauma experience required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Ability to scrub and circulate for surgical cases
• CVOR RN candidates must be able to scrub and circulate adult or pediatric open-heart cases as specified by the unit
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in OR specialty, with recent experience within the last year
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration

Additional Information
Support team includes charge nurse (no patient assignment M-F, available weekends/evenings), anesthesiologist for bedside monitoring, resource nurse, surgeons, ANM, educators, service line reps, and an EPIC super-user
Orientation includes meeting educators and ANM, gaining login access, completing online modules, and EPIC training on day 1, followed by unit orientation on days 2-3
Schedule provided on a 6-week rotation, shared 2-4 weeks in advance
Holiday coverage required, including 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday
All RTO must be approved by manager
Scrubs provided by facility
Free parking available
First-time travelers are welcome to apply
No radius rules; local candidates accepted at the same rate
Former employees of the health system or its subsidiaries must be separated for at least 12 months to be eligible
American Traveler Job ID #P-738098. 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.