Pediatric OR RN
Chicago, IL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,223/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Travel RN opportunity in Chicago’s Hyde Park area for an experienced Pediatric Operating Room nurse who thrives in fast-paced perioperative care and wants to support children in a world-class healthcare setting.
Join a dynamic pediatric operating room team in Chicago’s Hyde Park area, a vibrant neighborhood known for its lakefront access, tree-lined streets, and strong medical community. This 13-week travel nurse assignment is a great fit for a Registered Nurse who excels in a fast-paced surgical environment and enjoys delivering specialized pediatric perioperative nursing care.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,980-$2,090
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Specialty: Pediatric Operating Room (Pediatric OR)
- Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
- Location: Chicago, IL 60637
- Neighborhood: Hyde Park, Chicago
- Start Date: 09/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Shifts Per Week: 3
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Orientation: 8 hours
- Call Coverage: Nights and weekends, approximately one 12-hour on-call shift per week across a six-week period
Job Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license in hand
- At least 1 year of Registered Nurse experience required
- Pediatric OR experience preferred
- Ability to scrub and circulate in the operating room
- Level I trauma experience required
- Strong teamwork, communication, and patient safety skills
- Ability to meet travel compliance requirements, including Nursys verification and use of legal first and last name on submission
Responsibilities
- Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care for pediatric patients
- Scrub and circulate for a variety of surgical cases in the Pediatric Operating Room
- Support surgeons and the perioperative team throughout procedures
- Monitor patient status and maintain a clean, efficient, and organized OR environment
- Follow operating room protocols, safety standards, and documentation practices
- Participate in scheduled call coverage for nights and weekends
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture focused on excellent patient outcomes
Apply now to join this Chicago healthcare travel assignment and make a difference in pediatric surgical care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Chicago, IL
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Chicago, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
- Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chicago, but they may require some research and planning to find the right fit.
- Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
- Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
- Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
- Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
- The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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