OR RN
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel to Springfield, IL (62781), a welcoming Midwestern city known for its rich history, friendly atmosphere, and convenient access to parks, dining, and cultural attractions, for a rewarding Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) assignment in a high-acuity Level I trauma center. This 13-week travel RN job offers the chance to expand your perioperative nursing experience, support complex surgical cases, and work alongside a collaborative surgical team in central Illinois.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
• Setting: Acute care hospital, Level I trauma center
• Schedule: 5x8 day shifts, 6:45 AM – 3:15 PM
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Shifts Per Week: 5
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,450 - $2,580
• On-Call: Required, approximately 1 shift per week
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend shift per month
• Charting System: Cerner preferred

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of operating room RN experience required
• Previous Level I trauma experience required
• General OR and trauma nursing experience required
• Active Illinois RN license in hand or in process at time of application
• BLS certification required
• CNOR certification required
• Prior travel nurse experience required
• Must be comfortable working with all service lines except cardiovascular cases
• Must be able to accommodate on-call responsibilities
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• No first-time travelers accepted

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, efficient, and high-quality perioperative nursing care in the operating room
• Support a wide range of surgical cases, including general surgery, trauma, neurology, orthopedics, plastic surgery, transplant, urology, and emergency procedures
• Prepare and maintain the sterile field while following universal protocol and infection control standards
• Assist with case preparation, instrumentation, specimen handling, and patient safety throughout the surgical experience
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the perioperative team to support smooth case flow and excellent patient outcomes
• Respond appropriately to urgent situations, including code response and other emergency events as needed
• Participate in on-call coverage and occasional float support within scope of practice
• Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and strong communication in a fast-paced surgical environment

Apply now to take the next step in your travel nursing career and join a leading Springfield, Illinois healthcare team today.

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