Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet designated
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Experience & Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience required
• First-time travelers not accepted
• Must have active Illinois nursing license or be in the application process
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• Weekend shifts required: 1 per month
• On-call required: 1 per week (though frequency may be less)
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Floating within skill set is rare but possible
• All requested time off must be approved by manager

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) preferred
• ACLS, PALS may be required based on unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Clinical Skills & Case Experience Required

• General OR & Trauma: Level I trauma experience required
• Surgical Cases:

  • Bariatric: Laparoscopic assisted cases
  • General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy (partial/total), Whipple procedure
  • Neurology: Cervical fusion, Craniotomy, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lumbar fusion
  • Orthopedic: Arthroscopy, Carpal Tunnel release, Closed and Open reduction of fractures
  • Plastic Surgery: Free Flap - Microvascular
  • Transplant: Organ donation
  • Urology: Cystoscopy, Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy
  • Trauma: Amputations, Gunshot/stab wounds, Motor vehicle accident (multiple injuries)
• Emergency Management: Code response, Fire safety, Latex allergy management, Malignant Hyperthermia
• Equipment/Instrumentation: Electrosurgical units, Fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables
• Professional Knowledge: Administration of blood products, Infection control, Radiation safety, Specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (Time out) procedure, Urinary bladder catheterization

Onboarding & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• State-specific criminal and offender registry searches required within 30 days of start
• Education verification (degree/transcript/diploma) required
• Competency exam required for clinical candidates
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Photo for badge required before start
• Review and sign facility-specific Code of Conduct and other documents within 7 days of contract signing

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be prepared for on-call responsibilities
• Facility uses Cerner for charting
• Parking permit required but no cost to employee
• Facility accommodates latex allergies

This role is ideal for experienced OR nurses with a strong trauma background and diverse surgical case experience, seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital.