Travel Operating Room RN - $2,840 per week

Company: American Traveler
Location: Springfield
Posted on: February 5, 2026

Job Description:

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: 02/23/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 10 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with IL license and Level I trauma experience for a 13-week assignment. Responsibilities - Position is in the Operating Room unit of an acute care, Level I trauma center - Shift schedule is 4x10 hour days, 10:45 to 21:15 - Weekend shift required once per month - On-call is required approximately once per week - Floating may occur within skill set but is rare - Assignment length is 13 weeks - Involvement with all service lines except CV - Patient cases include general surgery, trauma, neuro, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, urology, emergency management, and bariatric - Required equipment experience includes electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables - Cerner EMR is used; Cerner experience is preferred - Scrubs are provided for this role - Responsible for circulating and scrubbing on a variety of advanced surgical procedures - Works with a multidisciplinary surgical team in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment - Expected to handle a broad scope of emergency, trauma, and specialized surgical cases - Floating may occasionally occur to other units or affiliated hospitals as needed within scope - Required to work at least 2 out of 3 major holidays - All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the manager - Parking permit is provided at no cost, issued during orientation - All onboarding modules must be completed virtually within first day Requirements - Active IL RN license required at time of application - Minimum 3 years of recent OR nursing experience required - Level I trauma experience required - General OR and trauma nursing background required - BLS certification required; CNOR is preferred - Experience with major surgical case types including laparoscopic, neuro, ortho, plastics, transplant, urology, and emergency trauma cases - Familiarity with administration of blood products, infection control, universal protocol, specimen handling, and radiation safety - Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible - First-time travelers are not accepted - No prior employment within the past 12 months at this hospital as a permanent or PRN staff member Benefits - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-664695. 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: 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.

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