American Traveler 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
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level I trauma center in Springfield, IL, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience across multiple service lines and an active IL RN license.
Details
- Work setting is a 562-bed acute care, Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center with a 23-room OR suite
- Covers all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
- Night shift schedule: 5x8 hours, 22:45–07:15, Monday through Friday
- One weekend shift required per month
- On-call required approximately once per week
- Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility is required of all travelers
- Charting is done in Cerner (experience preferred)
- Scrubs are provided for this role
- Free parking is available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required; must be in hand or actively in the application process
- Current BLS certification required; AHA or Red Cross accepted (RQI AHA cards not accepted)
- Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience required
- Level I trauma center experience required
- General OR and trauma surgical experience required
- Required bariatric case experience: laparoscopic-assisted cases
- Required general surgery experience: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), laparoscopic-assisted procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy (partial/total), Whipple procedure
- Required neurology case experience: cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion
- Required orthopedic case experience: arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, closed and open reduction of fractures
- Required plastic surgery case experience: free flap microvascular procedures
- Required transplant experience: organ donation
- Required urology case experience: cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy
- Required trauma case experience: amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA with multiple injuries
- Required emergency management skills: code response, fire safety, latex allergy management, malignant hyperthermia protocol
- Required equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables
- Required professional skills: administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (time-out) procedure, urinary bladder catheterization
- SSN and DOB required for consideration
Additional Information
- First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
- Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
- Travel pairs are not accepted
- Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
- Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
- All requested time off is subject to manager review and approval
- Cerner EMR experience is preferred
American Traveler Job ID #P-721328. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.