Operating Room Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Assignment in Springfield, Illinois (62702). 13-week position at a Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center seeking experienced perioperative and surgical nurses.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,320 - $2,440
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (June 8, 2026 – September 7, 2026)
• Location: Springfield, IL (zip code 62702) — Springfield, Illinois travel nursing opportunity
• Facility: Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center with 23 operating rooms
• Shift: 4x10-hour shifts/week (Day: 10:45am–9:15pm / Night: 12:45pm–11:15pm)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Requirement: 1 shift per month
• On-Call Requirement: 1 per week (rare)
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Charting: Cerner (electronic medical record experience preferred)

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years recent Operating Room RN experience in a Level I Trauma Center (perioperative/surgical nurse)
• Active Illinois RN license (in-hand or in application)
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross only)
• CNOR certification preferred
• Travel nursing experience required
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility (travel RN eligibility)
• Experience with Cerner charting preferred
• Required case experience:
  • Bariatric: laparoscopic-assisted procedures
  • General Surgery: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple
  • Neurology: cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion
  • Orthopedic: arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, fracture reduction
  • Plastic Surgery: free flap / microvascular cases
  • Transplant: organ donation support
  • Urology: cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy
  • Trauma: amputations, GSW/stab wounds, MVC-related procedures
  • Emergency management: code response, fire safety, latex allergy, malignant hyperthermia protocols
• Equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical specialties (excluding cardiovascular cases)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and surgical techs
• Float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed — flexible travel RN duties
• Participate in trauma and emergency management protocols and rapid response situations
• Administer blood products and monitor for transfusion reactions; follow infection control and radiation safety guidelines
• Ensure correct specimen handling and adherence to Universal Protocol (time-out, patient identification)
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Cerner and complete required orientation modules prior to start

Springfield offers a welcoming community, rich history, parks, and easy access to outdoor recreation — an excellent location for travel nurses seeking professional growth and work-life balance.

Apply now to join our healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel nurse in Springfield, Illinois. Immediate consideration for qualified perioperative and surgical nurses — submit your resume and licensure details today.

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