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: 08/31/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse located in Springfield, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized surgical nursing care in a Level I trauma center. The role offers flexible scheduling with night shifts, and candidates will work with a variety of service lines except cardiovascular. The position is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking a dynamic environment within a high-acuity acute care hospital.
Job Details
- Schedule: 5x8 Night shifts (2245-0715), minimum 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Illinois Nursing license in hand or in application process, minimum 2.5 years of OR experience, Certified Operating Room Nurse (CNOR), BLS certification, trauma Level I experience, at least 2.0 years of clinical experience, prior experience with general surgery cases (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair inguinal/umbilical, laparoscopic assisted procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy partial/total, Whipple), and experience with laparoscopic assisted cases.
- Preferred Qualifications: Cerner electronic charting system experience, cranial and spinal surgery skills, organ donation experience, and vascular surgery skills.
- Additional Information: Must work with all service lines except cardiovascular, with general OR and trauma experience required. The facility is a Level I trauma center with 562 staffed beds, and parking is provided at no cost. Candidate must be willing to float rarely within skill set.
- Travel Experience: Prior travel or interim experience preferred.
- Certifications: BLS, CNOR, CST.
- Special Requirements: Will work with all service lines except cardiovascular. General OR and trauma experience required. Cerner experience preferred. Level I trauma experience required.
- Time Off Policies: All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by management. Up to 36 hours of client-cancelled hours may be called off without billing, with additional cancellations billed accordingly.
- Other Details: Orientation includes 40 hours pre-assignment, completed virtually. The candidate must complete all module requirements on Day 1 by 4:00 PM CST.
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-16
Cross Country Job ID #1275127. Pay package is based on 8 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