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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse
• Shift: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (06:45 AM - 5:15 PM)
• Rooms: 23 operating rooms
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in specialty (Operating Room)
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend shift per month
• On-call Requirement: Yes, approximately 1 per week (though less frequent recently)
• Floating: Rarely required, only within skill set
• Block Scheduling: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Must live at least 50 miles from facility to apply
• Licensure: Active Illinois nursing license required or in application process

Certifications

• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred: CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room), CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
• Additional Certifications: ACLS, PALS may be required based on unit/specialty

Clinical Requirements & Skills

• General: General OR and Level I Trauma experience required
• Preferred: Cerner charting experience
• Surgical Case Experience Required:

  • Bariatric: Laparoscopic assisted cases
  • General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Partial/total Thyroidectomy, 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 Accidents (multiple injuries)
• Emergency Management Skills: Code response, Fire safety, Latex allergy management, Malignant Hyperthermia
• Equipment Experience: 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

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Time Off & Scheduling

• All requested time off must be approved by manager
• Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation
• On-call shifts count as called-off shifts if used in lieu of cancellation

Additional Requirements

• Must complete background checks including criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches within 30 days of start
• Education verification 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
• Drug screening (9 panel) within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• References: 2 professional references required
• Badge photo required before start
• Various state-specific registry checks required for Illinois

Prior Travel Experience

• Not accepted for first-time travelers (First-timers not accepted)

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses with strong trauma and surgical skills, who are comfortable working in a high-acuity Level I trauma center environment and have prior travel contract experience.