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

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Level I trauma center in Springfield, IL. Ideal perioperative/surgical nurse with 3+ years OR experience and an active Illinois RN license. Apply now for this travel nursing job in Springfield, IL!

Top Qualifications (Quick Highlights)

• 3+ years recent Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) experience in acute care
• Active Illinois RN license (in hand or in process)
• BLS (AHA or Red Cross) required; CNOR preferred

Job Details – Travel Nursing Assignment

• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Springfield, Illinois travel nursing job)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,320 – $2,440 (competitive travel nurse pay)
• Shift: 4x10-hour evening shifts (13:00 – 22:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• End Date: August 17, 2026
• On-call: Yes, approximately 1 per week
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend shift per month
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated facility
• Charting: Cerner (experience preferred)
• Parking: Free with permit
• Scrubs: Provided

Job Requirements – OR RN / Perioperative Nurse

• Minimum 3 years recent Operating Room RN experience in acute care
• Level I trauma experience required; general OR and trauma cases essential
• Active Illinois RN license (in-hand or in-process at time of application)
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Travel nursing experience required
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• CNOR certification preferred (perioperative certification)
• Must live at least 50 miles from facility to qualify
• Availability to work 2 of 3 major holidays if assignment overlaps holiday periods

Responsibilities – Perioperative & Surgical Nursing

• Circulate and/or scrub for a wide range of surgical cases: general surgery, trauma, neurosurgery, orthopedics, plastics, bariatrics, urology, and transplant (excluding CV)
• Provide emergency management and participate in code response as needed
• Demonstrate proficiency with specialized OR equipment (electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana tables, etc.)
• Maintain strict infection control, radiation safety, and specimen handling protocols
• Participate in on-call rotation and float within your skill set as required
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality patient care in a Magnet facility
• Adhere to universal protocols, hospital policies, and perioperative best practices

Experience Springfield, Illinois — a welcoming community with rich history, parks, and neighborhood charm — while advancing your OR nursing career in a top-tier, Level I trauma center. This travel nurse opportunity is perfect for perioperative RNs seeking a rewarding short-term assignment with competitive pay and excellent clinical exposure.

Apply now to join our travel nursing team in Springfield, IL and take the next step in your Operating Room (OR) RN career!

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