Operating Room Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Illinois, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience and an active IL RN license.

Responsibilities

• Large, 23-room OR department within a 562-bed Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma acute care hospital
• Works across all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
• Schedule is 4x10-hour shifts, days (8:45–19:15)
• One weekend shift required per month
• On-call required approximately once per week
• Floating within skill set is possible but rarely occurs
• Charting is done in Cerner (experience preferred)
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• Free parking is available on-site (permit required)
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible to apply
• All time-off requests must be submitted upfront and are subject to manager review and approval
• Parking permit will be set up during orientation at no cost to the clinician

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand or actively in the application process
• Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience
• Level I Trauma center experience required
• General OR and trauma experience required
• BLS required; CNOR preferred
• 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 experience: free flap (microvascular)
• Required transplant experience: organ donation
• Required urology experience: cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy
• Required trauma case experience: amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA (multiple injuries)
• Required emergency management skills: code response, fire safety, latex allergy management, malignant hyperthermia
• 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
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required for consideration

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