OR RN
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital requiring at least 2.5 years of OR experience and an active IL RN license.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room of a 562-bed acute care hospital with 23 rooms
• Support all service lines except cardiovascular (CV) surgery
• Day shift schedule of 4x10-hour shifts, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
• Weekend rotation required approximately once per month
• On-call requirement of approximately once per week
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities as needed
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand or in the application process required
• Minimum 2.5 years of Operating Room RN experience required
• BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted
• General OR and Trauma experience required
• Level I Trauma Center experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Required case experience across General Surgery, Neurology, Orthopedics, Urology, Trauma, Bariatrics, and Plastics (Free Flap-Microvascular)
• Required skills in emergency management including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables required
• Proficiency in administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (time-out) procedures, and urinary bladder catheterization required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Additional Information

• Facility is a Level I trauma center and Magnet-designated acute care hospital
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• Floating is required for all travelers, which may include floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the manager
• Up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be auto-approved; anything beyond this requires facility approval
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Preferred experience in teaching hospital settings