OR RN
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 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 requiring Level I trauma experience, an active IL license, and a minimum of 2.5 years of OR experience.

Details

• >Operating Room department within an acute care hospital featuring 23 rooms
• Works all service lines except cardiovascular (CV) surgery
• Day shift schedule of 4x12 hour shifts, 10:45 AM to 11:15 PM
• Required to work 1 weekend per month
• On-call responsibilities approximately 1 shift per week
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities, within skill set
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Uses 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
• BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
• Minimum 2.5 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• General OR and Level I Trauma center experience required
• First-time travelers not accepted for this position
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Required case experience in General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple)
• Required case experience in Neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion)
• Required case experience in Orthopedics (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, open/closed fracture reduction)
• Required case experience in Urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy)
• Required case experience in Trauma (amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, multiple injury MVAs)
• Required experience in Bariatric laparoscopic assisted cases
• Required experience in Plastic Surgery free flap microvascular procedures
• Required experience in organ donation/transplant cases
• Required professional knowledge in blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, and urinary catheterization
• Required emergency management skills including code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocols, and malignant hyperthermia management
• AHA and Red Cross certifications accepted; RQI cards not accepted

Additional Information

• Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
• Scrubs provided for this role
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be considered; local candidates not accepted for this specialty
• Previous permanent or PRN employees of the facility must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the facility manager
• Up to 5 non-holiday RTO days may be auto-approved; additional days require facility approval
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Free parking permit provided; form completed during orientation
• First day of assignment consists of virtual, at-home orientation with required modules completed by 4:00 PM CST
• Travel pairs are not accepted for this position