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: 26 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in Springfield, Illinois. This position involves providing specialized surgical nursing care within an acute care hospital setting. The role requires working in a busy operating room environment, supporting surgical procedures across various service lines with a focus on trauma and general surgery cases.
Job Details
- Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid Illinois nursing license, minimum 2.5 years of OR experience, BLS certification required, CNOR certification preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Cerner charting system experience, Level I trauma experience, experience with laparoscopic assisted cases, general, trauma, orthopedics, plastic surgery, transplant, and urology procedures, including specific skills such as cervical fusion, craniotomy, amputation, and organ donation.
- Additional Information: Will work with all service lines except cardiovascular. Must handle cases including laparoscopic, general surgery, trauma, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, and urology. Capable of managing emergency situations, including code response, fire safety, and managing latex allergies and malignant hyperthermia. Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana tables, and other specialized surgical equipment required. The role supports a level I trauma center and includes participation in on-call duties once weekly.
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: 2026-08-01
Cross Country Job ID #1282793. Pay package is based on 10 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