OR RN
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,744/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Operating Room RN travel job in Springfield, Illinois: bring your perioperative nursing expertise to a Level I trauma center with a collaborative surgical team, 23 ORs, and a wide range of complex cases.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,450-$2,580
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing job
- Setting: Acute care hospital, Level I trauma center
- Location: Springfield, IL area
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 5x8 day shifts, 06:45-15:15
- Shift Duration: 8 hours
- Shifts Per Week: 5
- Hours Per Week: 40
- On-Call: Approximately 1 shift per week
- Weekend Requirement: Weekend coverage required
- Charting System: Cerner
- Rooms: 23 operating rooms
- Orientation: 40 hours
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of operating room RN experience required
- Current Illinois RN license required
- BLS required
- CNOR required
- Travel nurse experience required
- Level I trauma experience required
- Strong general OR and trauma background required
- Experience supporting complex surgical case types preferred, including general surgery, neurology, orthopedics, plastics, transplant, urology, and trauma
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume surgical environment
- Must be comfortable with on-call and weekend expectations
- Cerner experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the operating room
- Support a wide range of surgical services across all service lines except cardiovascular
- Circulate and assist with complex surgical procedures while maintaining patient safety and sterile technique
- Support trauma and emergency cases as needed in a high-acuity setting
- Prepare the OR environment, equipment, and supplies for procedures
- Maintain infection control, radiation safety, and universal protocol standards
- Handle specimens, blood products, and patient care documentation accurately
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to ensure efficient case flow
- Respond effectively to urgent situations, including code response and special safety precautions
- Contribute to excellent patient outcomes in a busy acute care surgical environment
Why This Travel OR Nurse Role?
- Work in a respected Level I trauma center with high-acuity surgical cases
- Gain experience across multiple surgical specialties in a large operating room department
- Enjoy a travel nursing opportunity in Springfield, Illinois, a welcoming Midwestern city
- Join a collaborative healthcare team focused on quality perioperative patient care
Apply now for this Springfield, IL Operating Room Registered Nurse travel assignment and take the next step in your perioperative nursing career.
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 Springfield, IL
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Springfield, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Springfield, IL is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- In summer, the average high temperature is around 86°F, while the average low is around 65°F.
- In winter, the average high temperature is around 36°F, and the average low is around 19°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Springfield, IL, and they are relatively easy to find.
- Many options exist for furnished housing, catering to the needs of travel nurses.
- Springfield, IL is relatively car-friendly, with manageable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Springfield, IL has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities and the capital city status.
- Springfield, IL offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports events.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks, hiking trails, and nearby recreational areas.
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