Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Sterling, 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 RN Rural Healthcare Facility Location unspecified. This full-time position involves providing surgical nursing care in a fast-paced operating room environment. The role supports a range of service lines, including general, urology, ENT, podiatry, gynecology, and orthopedics, with a focus on efficient case management and call coverage.
Job Details
- Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: 2 years of experience as a registered nurse in an operating room setting.
- Shift: Days, 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid RN license; minimum of 2 years OR experience; familiarity with electronic charting in Epic and paper documentation; ability to work flexible hours including staying past shift if cases extend and accepting call responsibilities.
- Additional Information: The facility operates multiple ORs, including a c-section suite and an endovascular suite, with approximately 1-2 c-sections and 6 endovascular cases weekly. OR starts at 7:30 AM and runs until approximately 3:30 PM; the role involves assisting with a busy case load, taking call nights, and covering weekends on a rotation. Expect to arrive early when cases are scheduled early and stay past shift when necessary to complete cases.
- Submission Requirements: Candidates must be available to start on 11/09/2026 and work until 02/06/2027.
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 #1337605. 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