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Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,350 per week

Cross Country Nurses

  • Springfield, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • $2,350 Per Week

Highlights

Required Qualifications: General OR and trauma experience, Level I trauma experience, prior Bariatric case experience (laparoscopic-assisted), general surgery cases (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple), neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion), orthopedic (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, fracture reductions), plastic surgery (free flap - microvascular), transplant (organ donation), urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy), trauma cases (amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA injuries), emergency management (code response, fire safety, latex allergy, malignant hyperthermia), equipment/instrumentation (electrosurgical units, fiber optic cords, Hana tables), and professional knowledge (blood administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, urinary catheterization). This position involves providing high-quality perioperative care within a Level I trauma center, supporting a busy surgical unit with a focus on general, trauma, and specialized cases.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSpringfield, IL

Description

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: 11/23/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse specializing in surgical procedures, available in the designated geographic area. This position involves providing high-quality perioperative care within a Level I trauma center, supporting a busy surgical unit with a focus on general, trauma, and specialized cases.

Job Details

  • Certifications: BLS, CNOR*
  • Education Requirements: Active Illinois nursing license (or in application process), minimum 3 years of OR experience required
  • Location Requirements: Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
  • Years of Experience: Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
  • Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, with shifts occurring from 6:45 AM to 6:15 PM
  • Required Qualifications: General OR and trauma experience, Level I trauma experience, prior Bariatric case experience (laparoscopic-assisted), general surgery cases (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple), neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion), orthopedic (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, fracture reductions), plastic surgery (free flap - microvascular), transplant (organ donation), urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy), trauma cases (amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA injuries), emergency management (code response, fire safety, latex allergy, malignant hyperthermia), equipment/instrumentation (electrosurgical units, fiber optic cords, Hana tables), and professional knowledge (blood administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, urinary catheterization).
  • Preferred Qualifications: Cerner experience, previous Level I trauma experience
  • Additional Information: Will work with all service lines except cardiovascular. On-call requirement once weekly, typically minimal frequency. No float requirement unless scope of practice allows. No open to accommodating block schedule.

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 #1321846. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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

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