Travel OR RN - $2,470 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 11/30/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room RN (Registered Nurse) – Travel Nursing Contract in Springfield, Illinois

Travel Operating Room RN opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, for an experienced perioperative nurse ready to work in a high-acuity, Level I trauma environment. This travel nursing assignment is ideal for an Operating Room Registered Nurse confident supporting complex general, trauma, orthopedic, neurologic, urologic, plastic surgery, transplant, and bariatric procedures. Join a collaborative surgical team serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across 23 operating rooms.

Located in Illinois’ welcoming capital city, Springfield offers a vibrant downtown, historic attractions, beautiful parks, and an accessible Midwestern community with plenty to explore during your time off.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200–$2,320
• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care hospital; Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated facility
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks, through February 22, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 12-hour day shifts, Friday through Sunday, approximately 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage required; approximately one weekend shift per month noted in scheduling details
• Call: Approximately one call shift per week, based on department needs
• Orientation: 40 hours, including virtual pre-start modules
• Electronic Medical Record: Cerner experience preferred
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Additional Details: Scrubs provided; complimentary parking permit available
• Travel Requirement: Applicants must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room RN experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Active Illinois RN license in hand or documented Illinois licensure application in process, as applicable
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• CNOR certification required
• Level I trauma experience required
• Strong general operating room and trauma nursing experience required
• Experience supporting all major surgical service lines except cardiovascular procedures
• Demonstrated competency with complex bariatric, general surgery, neurology, orthopedic, plastic surgery, transplant, urology, and trauma cases
• Proficiency with infection prevention, specimen handling, universal protocol, blood product administration, radiation safety, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia response, and code response
• Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber-optic light sources and cords, and Hana tables
• Ability to float within the nurse’s competency and support hospital needs when necessary

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care throughout the surgical continuum
• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Scrub and circulate for a broad range of complex surgical cases, including appendectomies, cholecystectomies, colon resections, hernia repairs, mastectomies, thyroidectomies, Whipple procedures, cystoscopies, nephrectomies, prostatectomies, and organ donation cases
• Support orthopedic and neurologic procedures such as arthroscopy, fracture repair, cervical and lumbar fusions, craniotomies, and laminectomy or discectomy procedures
• Assist with trauma cases involving amputations, gunshot or stab wounds, and multiple-injury motor vehicle accidents
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control standards, surgical counts, specimen labeling, time-out procedures, and patient safety protocols
• Recognize and respond appropriately to emergencies, including malignant hyperthermia, fire events, latex allergies, blood product reactions, and code situations
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, nurses, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary support teams to promote efficient, high-quality patient care
• Provide compassionate care to patients and families while advocating for safety, dignity, and positive surgical outcomes

Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel contract and bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a leading Level I trauma center in Springfield, Illinois.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #522677. 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: OR

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