Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a healthcare facility located in Illinois. This position involves providing specialized perioperative care to patients undergoing surgical procedures across various specialties. The role requires collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes during a diverse range of surgeries.
Job Details
- Certifications: Current BLS through the American Heart Association, Illinois RN licensure (or initiation of application process), and active authorization to work in Illinois.
- Education and Experience: Minimum of 3 years of OR nursing experience.
- Location: Illinois.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts with 8-hour shifts starting at 0645, 1045, or 1445, totaling 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, BLS certification, and a minimum of 3 years OR nursing experience.
- Responsibilities: Provide perioperative nursing care in a Level 1 trauma hospital, including cases in general, gynecology, urology, plastics, robotics, neuro, orthopedic, spine, ENT, and cardiothoracic surgery. Scrubbing is required.
- Staffing Details: Charge Nurse available 24/7 without patient assignment; surgical techs (1-2 per patient) and CNA support (3-4 during days, 1 during evenings) are available.
- EMR System: Epic.
- Unit Orientation: One week of unit-specific orientation.
- Additional Information: No float rotation required. Scrubs are provided; casual professional dress is acceptable for entering and leaving the facility.
- Submission Requirements: Last four digits of SSN, active Illinois license status, confirmation of application initiation, understanding of the drug-free campus policy, and clarification of requested time off.
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 #1309265. 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