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: 10/12/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in an acute care facility. This role involves providing specialized perioperative care to patients undergoing various surgical procedures, with consistent adherence to sterile techniques and safety protocols. The position requires experience in general surgery and trauma, along with a valid Illinois license and BLS certification.
Job Details:
- Position: Operating Room Nurse
- Specialty: Operating Room
- Location: [Facility location], Illinois
- Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois license or in application process, BLS certification, minimum of 2.5 years' experience in general surgery and trauma, Level I trauma experience, Bariatric case experience, Neurology, Orthopedic, Plastic surgery, Transplant, Urology, Trauma, and Emergency management skills and experience as outlined.
- Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification, Cerner experience, experience with all service lines except cardiovascular (CV).
- Additional Responsibilities: Work with all service lines except cardiovascular, requiring skills in laparoscopic, open, and microvascular procedures, trauma response, and various surgical interventions.
- Facility Details: Acute care hospital with 562 beds, Level I trauma designation, and a variety of support services including IV teams, radiology, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.
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 #1302085. 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