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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

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

Details

• Operating Room department with 23 rooms in an acute care hospital setting
• Works evening shift, 4x10-hour shifts from 13:00 to 22:00
• Handles general OR and trauma cases across service lines excluding cardiovascular
• Requires weekend coverage approximately once per month
• On-call responsibilities approximately once per week
• Rarely required to float within scope of practice
• Uses Cerner charting system (experience preferred)
• Utilizes equipment including electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required in hand or in-process at time of application
• Minimum 2.5 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
• Level I trauma center experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Experience required in General Surgery cases (Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair, Laparoscopic procedures, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy, Whipple)
• Experience required in Neurology cases (Cervical fusion, Craniotomy, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lumbar fusion)
• Experience required in Orthopedic cases (Arthroscopy, Carpal Tunnel release, Closed and Open reduction of fractures)
• Experience required in Urology cases (Cystoscopy, Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy)
• Experience required in Trauma cases (Amputations, Gunshot/stab wounds, MVA with multiple injuries)
• Experience required in Bariatric laparoscopic assisted cases
• Experience required in Plastic Surgery microvascular free flap procedures
• Experience required in Organ donation/transplant cases
• Proficiency required in emergency management skills (Code response, Fire safety, Latex Allergy protocols, Malignant Hyperthermia protocols)
• Proficiency required in blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (Time Out) procedure, and urinary bladder catheterization
• First-time travelers not accepted for this role
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Previous PERM or PRN employees must have been separated from the facility for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler

Additional Information

• Facility is a 562-bed acute care hospital with Level I trauma center and Magnet designation
• Scrubs are provided for this role
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by facility management
• Candidates must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Floating is required for all travelers, which may include floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
• Parking permit required at no cost, arranged during orientation
• First day of assignment is a virtual, at-home orientation day with required modules completed by 4:00 PM CST
• Travel pairs are not accepted at this facility