Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs
$2,176/weekOverview
- Start Date12/29/2025
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a travel assignment in Chicago, IL 60617. This healthcare job offers experienced OR nurses the opportunity to join a leading surgical team, delivering top-quality patient care in a collaborative hospital environment. Located in the heart of Chicago, you'll enjoy access to the city's renowned lakefront, dining, and cultural attractions. Apply now for this rewarding Chicago nursing job!
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Chicago, IL 60617 (Illinois healthcare jobs)
- Assignment Type: Travel Operating Room RN
- Start Date: December 29, 2025
- End Date: March 28, 2026
- Duration: 13-week contract
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts
- Hours per Week: 40
- Weekend Rotation: 1 weekend/month preferred
- On-Call: Yes, as needed
- Unit Beds: 6 (5 general, 1 urology)
- Tech to Patient Ratio: 1:1
- Scrub Color: Procedural
- Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $2000-$2050
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience (OR nurse jobs)
- Proficient in General, Gynecology, Urology, ENT, Vascular, Neuro, Spinal, Dental, Complex, Pediatrics, and Adult surgeries
- Current Illinois RN license or compact state license
- BLS certification (AHA required)
- Ability to participate in on-call and weekend rotations
- First-time travel nurses considered
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver preparatory, scrubbing, and patient care services in the operating room
- Assist with surgical procedures across all specialties
- Monitor patients using bedside telemetry as needed
- Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Maintain a safe, sterile, and organized operating room environment
- Provide compassionate care to pediatric and adult patients
Join our Chicago healthcare team today and take the next step in your nursing career. Apply now for this travel Operating Room RN job!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHRFor over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
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About Chicago, IL
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Chicago, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
- Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chicago, but they may require some research and planning to find the right fit.
- Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
- Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
- Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
- Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
- The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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