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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Level I trauma experience and a minimum of 2.5 years of OR nursing experience.

Details

• >- Level I trauma center acute care hospital operating room with 23 rooms
• Works with all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
• Day shift schedule of 4x10 hour shifts from 12:45 PM to 11:15 PM
• Required to work one weekend per month
• On-call requirement of approximately once per week
• Occasional floating within skill set to meet facility needs
• Uses Cerner charting system

Requirements

• Active IL RN license in hand or in the application process
• Minimum 2.5 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Level I trauma center experience required
• General OR and Trauma case experience required
• BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Experience with general surgery cases including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple procedures required
• Experience with neurology cases including cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, and lumbar fusion required
• Experience with orthopedic cases including arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, and fracture reductions required
• Experience with urology cases including cystoscopy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy required
• Experience with trauma cases including amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, and multiple-injury MVAs required
• Experience with free flap microvascular plastic surgery cases required
• Experience with organ donation/transplant procedures required
• Experience with bariatric laparoscopic-assisted cases required
• Knowledge of emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia required
• Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables required
• Knowledge of blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, and urinary bladder catheterization required
• Not accepted for first-time travelers

Additional Information

• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Floating is required for all travelers, which may include floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by facility management
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• First-day orientation is conducted virtually and at-home, with required modules completed by 4:00 PM CST