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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment at a 562-bed Level I Trauma Magnet hospital in Springfield, IL, requiring a minimum of 3 years OR experience across multiple service lines.

Details

• Large 23-room OR within an acute care, Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated hospital in Springfield, IL
• 4x10-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM–5:15 PM
• Works across all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
• Required surgical case experience spans general surgery, bariatrics, neurology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, transplant/organ donation, urology, and trauma
• Required general surgery cases include appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple
• Required neuro cases include cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, and lumbar fusion
• Required orthopedic cases include arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, and open/closed reduction of fractures
• Required trauma cases include amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, and MVA with multiple injuries
• Required equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables
• Charting via Cerner (experience preferred)
• One weekend shift required per month
• On-call required approximately once per week
• Floating within skill set is required — travelers may float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required; candidates actively in the application process for IL licensure will also be considered
• Active BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards not accepted)
• CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience required
• Level I trauma center experience required
• General OR and trauma surgical experience required
• Experience with laparoscopic-assisted bariatric cases required
• Experience with microvascular free flap (plastic surgery) and organ donation (transplant) required
• Experience with urology cases including cystoscopy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy required
• Proficiency in emergency management skills including code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocol, and malignant hyperthermia protocol required
• Proficiency in blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol (time out), and urinary bladder catheterization required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• 2 professional supervisor references from within the past 2 years required
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been away for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• All time-off requests are subject to manager review and approval
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• Free parking is available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation