OR RN
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Chicago’s Hyde Park area. Join a pediatric operating room team where your scrub and circulate experience will make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced surgical setting.

Chicago’s South Side offers a vibrant urban environment with world-class dining, lakefront access, and the energy of one of the nation’s most respected medical communities. This is an excellent opportunity for a travel OR nurse looking for competitive pay, hands-on pediatric surgery experience, and a rewarding healthcare job in Illinois.

Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room / Pediatric OR
• Role: Travel Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Setting: On-site, pediatric surgical services
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM
• Shifts Per Week: 4
• Shift Length: 10 hours
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200 - $2,320
• Location: Chicago, IL 60637
• Call Requirement: Nights and weekends, 6-12 hour shifts every six weeks
• Orientation: 8 hours

Job Requirements

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse license in hand
• Operating Room nursing experience required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Pediatric Operating Room experience preferred
• Ability to scrub and circulate in the OR
• Previous clinical experience in a fast-paced surgical or perioperative setting
• Strong teamwork, communication, and adaptability skills
• Must use traveler’s legal first and last name for submission and credentialing
• Nursys report required with submission

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in the operating room
• Scrub and circulate for pediatric surgical cases
• Support surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR team members during procedures
• Maintain a sterile environment and follow OR best practices and infection control standards
• Assist with patient preparation, intraoperative monitoring, and post-procedure handoff
• Respond to call coverage as scheduled for nights and weekends
• Contribute to efficient room turnover and strong patient flow
• Complete required modules and orientation materials as assigned

Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job?

• Excellent opportunity for experienced OR nurses seeking travel RN jobs in Chicago, Illinois
• Work in a pediatric surgical environment with a collaborative healthcare team
• Gain valuable Level I Trauma and perioperative experience
• Competitive weekly pay and a consistent day shift schedule

If you are an experienced OR RN looking for a rewarding travel nursing opportunity in a dynamic Chicago healthcare setting, apply now and join a team that values your operating room expertise.

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