Travel Operating Room RN
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR)
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, 12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
• Call Requirements: One 12-hour shift per month on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), either 7 AM - 7 PM or 7 PM - 7 AM. No weekday call.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days off with no more than 2 consecutive days. No time off allowed on holidays, the day before or after holidays, or on weekends.
• Floating: Mandatory float facility; all staff must float within their scope as needed.
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Experience & Skills Required

• Minimum 2 years recent acute care experience in the Operating Room
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Strong scrub and circulate skills
• Experience in Orthopedics, Orthopedic Trauma, Vascular, Urology, General Surgery

Preferred Experience:

• Neurosurgery (cranial and spine)
• Open Heart/Thoracic
• Ophthalmology
• ENT
• Bariatric
• Gynecology

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Location & Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Scrub color: Navy Blue (provided)
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking available with shuttle service between parking and hospital

Candidate Requirements & Preferences

• Locals accepted, locals preferred (must live within 75 miles of the facility)
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years, including all aliases
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• International background check if applicable (lived/worked internationally in past 7 years)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for ER RN and some other units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) required for L&D, NICU
• Chemotherapy certification required for Oncology
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) required for L&D
• NIH Stroke Certification required for RNs in certain specialties (e.g., ICU, ER, Neuro ICU) starting 10/14/2024
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for starts on/after 4/14/2024
• Color Blind Testing required for starts on/after 1/16/2024
• Competency exams required for starts on/after 4/14/2024

Health Documents

• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test (N95 or equivalent) within 1 year, required annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or signed declination within 12 months
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 12 months, updated annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer with boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination within 1 year
• Varicella vaccination or positive titer with booster if low titer
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (10/01 - 04/01)
• COVID-19 vaccine not required as of 8/21/2025

Facility Specific Documents

• Various HIS forms and rules of behavior must be completed prior to start (specific to role)

Additional Notes

• References: 2 references within 2 years preferred but not mandatory to start
• Complete application and skills checklist required annually

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a Level 1 Trauma Center with a diverse surgical caseload and a supportive team environment. Candidates must be flexible, experienced, and ready to float as needed.