Operating Room RN
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Evenings

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel contract at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Illinois, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience across multiple surgical service lines.

Details

• Large, 23-room Operating Room department within a 562-bed acute care hospital designated as a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet facility
• Evening shift schedule: 4x10-hour shifts, 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
• One weekend shift required per month
• On-call required approximately once per week
• Floating within skill set to meet facility needs is required of all travelers, including potential float to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Works across multiple service lines; cardiovascular (CV) cases are excluded from this assignment
• Case experience required across General Surgery, Bariatric, Neurology, Orthopedic, Plastic Surgery, Transplant (organ donation), Urology, Trauma, and Emergency Management
• Required equipment experience includes electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables
• Charting is performed in Cerner (experience preferred)
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• Free parking is available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation

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 are not accepted)
• CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience required
• Level I Trauma center experience required
• General OR and trauma OR experience required
• Required General Surgery case experience: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic-assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy (partial/total), and Whipple procedure
• Required Bariatric case experience: Laparoscopic-assisted cases
• Required Neurology case experience: Cervical fusion, Craniotomy, Laminectomy/Discectomy, and Lumbar fusion
• Required Orthopedic case experience: Arthroscopy, Carpal Tunnel release, and Open/Closed reduction of fractures
• Required Plastic Surgery case experience: Free Flap – Microvascular
• Required Urology case experience: Cystoscopy, Nephrectomy, and Prostatectomy
• Required Trauma case experience: Amputations, Gunshot/stab wounds, and MVA (multiple injuries)
• Required Emergency Management skills: Code response, Fire safety, Latex Allergy protocol, and Malignant Hyperthermia management
• Required professional skills: Administration of blood products, Infection control, Radiation Safety, Specimen Handling/Labeling, Universal Protocol (Time Out), and Urinary bladder catheterization
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required
• Full 7-year work history with all gaps explained required

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Former permanent or PRN employees of the Memorial Hospital System must have been separated for a minimum of 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the facility manager; RTO requests should be submitted at the time of initial application
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Cerner EMR experience is preferred but not required