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

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel assignment in Springfield, Illinois — 13-week Level I trauma center role; requires 3+ years OR/trauma experience and an active Illinois RN license.

Join a dynamic surgical team as a Travel OR RN / Perioperative Nurse in Springfield, IL. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is at a state-of-the-art Level I trauma center with 23 operating rooms, serving a diverse patient population. Springfield, located in the heart of Illinois, offers a vibrant community, rich history, and great outdoor spaces — a rewarding place to live and work during your travel nurse assignment.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Job Type: Travel Nurse – Operating Room (OR RN / Perioperative Nurse)
• Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Springfield, Illinois travel nursing jobs / Illinois OR nurse jobs)
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Level I Trauma Center
• Shifts: 4 x 10-hour day shifts (06:45 – 17:15)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,320 – $2,440
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend shift per month
• On-Call Requirement: Approximately 1 per week (may be less frequent)
• Charting: Cerner (experience with Cerner preferred)
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room RN experience in a Level I trauma setting (OR/trauma experience required)
• Active Illinois RN license (in hand or in process at time of application)
• BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross only)
• Travel nursing experience required
• General OR and trauma experience across multiple service lines
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• CNOR certification preferred (perioperative certification)
• Must live at least 50 miles from facility to apply (travel nurse eligibility)
• Must be able to work 2 out of 3 major holidays if assignment overlaps holiday periods

Responsibilities / Clinical Duties

• Provide circulating and assisting support for a wide variety of surgical procedures (excluding cardiovascular)
• Deliver perioperative patient care for general surgery, trauma, neurology, orthopedics, plastics, transplant, urology, and emergency cases
• Demonstrate proficiency with OR equipment and instrumentation, including electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, and Hana tables
• Administer blood products, maintain strict infection control, and ensure radiation safety
• Handle, label, and transport specimens according to universal protocols
• Respond to codes and intraoperative/post-op emergencies as needed
• Float within skill set to meet facility needs (rarely required)
• Participate in orientation and complete all required modules and compliance tasks on time

Why Apply

• Competitive weekly pay for travel nurses — ideal for experienced OR RNs seeking short-term assignments
• Work in a high-volume Level I trauma center with diverse surgical case mix (operating room nurse jobs, trauma OR nurse)
• Scrubs provided and permit parking at no cost
• Opportunity to strengthen perioperative skills and work with advanced surgical teams

Apply now to join our Springfield, IL surgical team as a Travel Operating Room RN. Submit your resume and current licensure information to be considered for this travel nursing opportunity. Join our healthcare team today!

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