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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level I trauma center in Springfield, IL, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience across multiple surgical service lines.

Details

• Work setting is a 562-bed acute care, Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center
• Assignment is in a 23-room Operating Room department
• Works across all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
• Alternating shift schedule: 10:45–21:15 or 12:45–23:15 (4x10-hour shifts)
• On-call required approximately once per week
• One weekend shift required per month
• Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility is required of all travelers
• Charting is done 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; must be in hand or actively in the application process
• Current 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 experience required
• 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 case experience: free flap/microvascular procedures
• Required transplant experience: organ donation
• Required urology case experience: cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy
• Required trauma case experience: amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA with 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 clinical skills: administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (time-out), urinary bladder catheterization
• SSN and DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Any permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been away for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be reviewed and approved by the manager
• Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• Block scheduling is not available for this position