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: 12/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Operating Room. The position supports surgical care across general operating room and trauma services, excluding cardiovascular procedures, in a Level I trauma environment. The role requires prior travel experience, a minimum of 3 years of operating room experience, and advanced competency across multiple surgical specialties.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days; three 12-hour shifts per week totaling 36 hours, scheduled Friday through Sunday from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. One call shift per week is required.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of operating room experience
- Prior travel experience
- Active Illinois nursing license in hand or in the application process
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Level I trauma experience
- General operating room and trauma experience
- Experience with required procedures and skills, including general surgery, bariatric, neurological, orthopedic, plastic surgery, transplant, urology, and trauma cases
- Competency in blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling and labeling, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, urinary bladder catheterization, fire safety, latex allergy precautions, code response, and malignant hyperthermia response
- Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber-optic light sources and cords, and Hana tables
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Cerner charting experience
- Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) certification
- Additional Information:
- Surgical services include all service lines except cardiovascular procedures.
- The operating room includes 23 rooms and serves adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
- Weekend coverage is required, including Friday, Saturday, and Sunday assignments.
- Up to 5 non-holiday requested time-off days may be approved.
- Work is required on 2 of the 3 major holidays.
- Orientation consists of 40 hours, with the first day conducted virtually from home.
- Influenza vaccination is required; medical and religious exemptions are accepted.
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: 2026-10-18
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