Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,344 per week
Utilicom, Springfield, IL, United States
GHR Healthcare - Travel 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:
05/11/2026
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours
Employment Type:
Travel
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Springfield, IL (13-week Travel Assignment)
Travel OR RN – Springfield, IL: 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Magnet‑recognized, Level I trauma center. Seeking experienced perioperative nurses with strong trauma and general OR skills to join a high‑volume surgical team in Springfield, Illinois (zip 62781). This travel nursing job offers hands‑on perioperative experience across multiple specialties in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
Job Details
Location:
Springfield, IL 62781 (Springfield, Illinois travel nursing job)
Facility Type:
Acute Care Hospital – Magnet‑recognized, Level I Trauma Center
Assignment Duration:
13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
Shift:
3 x 12‑hour days (Fri–Sun; 06:45 – 19:15)
Hours per Week:
36
On-Call:
Required (approximately 1/week)
Charting:
Cerner (experience with Cerner preferred)
Parking:
Free with permit
Estimated Weekly Salary:
$2,090–$2,200/week
Qualifications / Job Requirements
Minimum 3 years recent Operating Room RN experience (General OR and Trauma required)
Level I trauma experience required — trauma OR nurse experience preferred
Travel nursing experience required (previous travel OR RN assignments preferred)
Active Illinois RN license (in hand or in application process)
BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross only)
CNOR and CST certifications preferred (perioperative certifications highly valued)
Must live at least 50 miles from facility (travel nurse eligibility)
Required case experience includes: Bariatric (laparoscopic assisted), General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple), Neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion), Orthopedic (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, fracture reduction), Plastic Surgery (free flap - microvascular), Transplant (organ donation), Urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy), Trauma (amputations, GSW/knife wounds, MVA), Emergency management (code response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia)
Equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables
Professional skills: administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol (time out), urinary bladder catheterization
Key Responsibilities
Provide perioperative nursing care for a broad scope of surgical cases across multiple service lines (all except cardiovascular)
Respond to trauma and emergency situations as part of a Level I trauma team (trauma OR nurse responsibilities)
Participate in on‑call rotation and float within skill set as needed
Ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, and universal protocols (time‑out)
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response
Utilize Cerner for accurate perioperative charting and documentation
Handle and properly label specimens; maintain chain‑of‑custody as required
Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, including radiation and fire safety practices
Demonstrate proficiency in specialized equipment, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative procedures
Why Join This Springfield, Illinois Travel Nursing Job?
Work in a Magnet‑recognized hospital and Level I trauma center with 23 operating rooms
Gain diverse perioperative and trauma experience across many surgical specialties
Supportive surgical team and advanced clinical resources ideal for perioperative RNs and OR nurses
Springfield, IL offers a welcoming Midwest community, cultural attractions, historic sites, and outdoor activities
Apply now for this Travel Operating Room RN position in Springfield, IL. Join our healthcare team today and advance your perioperative nursing career with a high‑volume Level I trauma center. Submit your CV/licensure and certification details to be considered for this travel nursing assignment.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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Job Description & Requirements
Specialty:
OR - Operating Room
Discipline:
RN
Start Date:
05/11/2026
Duration:
13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift:
12 hours
Employment Type:
Travel
Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Springfield, IL (13-week Travel Assignment)
Travel OR RN – Springfield, IL: 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Magnet‑recognized, Level I trauma center. Seeking experienced perioperative nurses with strong trauma and general OR skills to join a high‑volume surgical team in Springfield, Illinois (zip 62781). This travel nursing job offers hands‑on perioperative experience across multiple specialties in a state‑of‑the‑art facility.
Job Details
Location:
Springfield, IL 62781 (Springfield, Illinois travel nursing job)
Facility Type:
Acute Care Hospital – Magnet‑recognized, Level I Trauma Center
Assignment Duration:
13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)
Shift:
3 x 12‑hour days (Fri–Sun; 06:45 – 19:15)
Hours per Week:
36
On-Call:
Required (approximately 1/week)
Charting:
Cerner (experience with Cerner preferred)
Parking:
Free with permit
Estimated Weekly Salary:
$2,090–$2,200/week
Qualifications / Job Requirements
Minimum 3 years recent Operating Room RN experience (General OR and Trauma required)
Level I trauma experience required — trauma OR nurse experience preferred
Travel nursing experience required (previous travel OR RN assignments preferred)
Active Illinois RN license (in hand or in application process)
BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross only)
CNOR and CST certifications preferred (perioperative certifications highly valued)
Must live at least 50 miles from facility (travel nurse eligibility)
Required case experience includes: Bariatric (laparoscopic assisted), General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple), Neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion), Orthopedic (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, fracture reduction), Plastic Surgery (free flap - microvascular), Transplant (organ donation), Urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy), Trauma (amputations, GSW/knife wounds, MVA), Emergency management (code response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia)
Equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables
Professional skills: administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol (time out), urinary bladder catheterization
Key Responsibilities
Provide perioperative nursing care for a broad scope of surgical cases across multiple service lines (all except cardiovascular)
Respond to trauma and emergency situations as part of a Level I trauma team (trauma OR nurse responsibilities)
Participate in on‑call rotation and float within skill set as needed
Ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, and universal protocols (time‑out)
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response
Utilize Cerner for accurate perioperative charting and documentation
Handle and properly label specimens; maintain chain‑of‑custody as required
Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, including radiation and fire safety practices
Demonstrate proficiency in specialized equipment, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative procedures
Why Join This Springfield, Illinois Travel Nursing Job?
Work in a Magnet‑recognized hospital and Level I trauma center with 23 operating rooms
Gain diverse perioperative and trauma experience across many surgical specialties
Supportive surgical team and advanced clinical resources ideal for perioperative RNs and OR nurses
Springfield, IL offers a welcoming Midwest community, cultural attractions, historic sites, and outdoor activities
Apply now for this Travel Operating Room RN position in Springfield, IL. Join our healthcare team today and advance your perioperative nursing career with a high‑volume Level I trauma center. Submit your CV/licensure and certification details to be considered for this travel nursing assignment.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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