OR RN
Springfield, IL
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level I trauma center requiring at least 3 years of OR experience and an active IL license.

Details

• Level I trauma acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds and a 23-room OR
• Day shift schedule of 5x8-hour shifts from 0645-1515
• Works with all service lines except CV
• On-call requirement of approximately 1 shift per week
• Weekend requirement of 1 per month
• Floating required within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities, though rarely needed within skill set
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Block schedules are not accommodated

Requirements

• Active IL RN license required, in hand or in process at time of application
• BLS certification required; CNOR and CST preferred
• Minimum 3 years of OR experience required
• General OR and Level I trauma experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Experience required in general surgery cases including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple procedures
• Experience required in neurology cases including cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, and lumbar fusion
• Experience required in orthopedic cases including arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, and open/closed fracture reductions
• Experience required in urology cases including cystoscopy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy
• Experience required in trauma cases including amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, and multi-injury MVAs
• Experience required in bariatric laparoscopic assisted cases
• Experience required in free flap microvascular plastic surgery procedures
• Experience required in organ donation/transplant procedures
• Required emergency management skills including code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocol, and malignant hyperthermia management
• Required equipment experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables
• Required professional knowledge in blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, and urinary bladder catheterization
• Prior travel experience required
• SSN and date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Magnet-designated, Level I trauma acute care hospital
• Scrubs provided for this role
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this role
• Previous PERM or PRN employees of the health system must be separated from the facility for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by the facility manager
• Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
• Travel pairs are not accepted
• Housing availability in the area is limited