Operating Room RN
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts (10:45 AM - 9:15 PM)
• Rooms: 23 rooms
• Minimum Experience Required: 3 years in specialty (Operating Room)
• First-timers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend per month
• On-call Requirement: Yes, approximately 1 per week (may vary)
• Floating: Rarely, only within skill set
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must live at least 50 miles from facility)
• Licensure: Must have active Illinois RN license or be in the application process
• Time Off: All requested time off must be approved by manager
• Guaranteed Hours: Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay; on-call shifts count as called-off shifts

Certifications & Licenses Required

• BLS: Required
• CNOR: Preferred
• Additional Certifications: ACLS, PALS may be required based on unit/specialty
• State License: Active Illinois RN license required or in process
• Background Checks: Comprehensive background checks required within 30 days of start
• Other Verifications: Education verification, NURSYS verification, competency exam

Clinical Requirements & Experience

• General: General OR and Level I Trauma experience required
• Preferred: Cerner charting experience
• Surgical Case Experience Required:

  • Bariatric: Laparoscopic assisted cases
  • General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Partial/total Thyroidectomy, Whipple procedure
  • Neurology: Cervical fusion, Craniotomy, Laminectomy/discectomy, Lumbar fusion
  • Orthopedic: Arthroscopy, Carpal Tunnel release, Closed and Open reduction of fractures
  • Plastic Surgery: Free Flap - Microvascular
  • Transplant: Organ donation
  • Urology: Cystoscopy, Nephrectomy, Prostatectomy
  • Trauma: Amputations, Gunshot/stab wounds, Motor vehicle accident (multiple injuries)
• Emergency Management Skills: Code response, Fire safety, Latex allergy management, Malignant Hyperthermia
• Equipment Experience: Electrosurgical units, Fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables
• Professional Skills: Administration of blood products, Infection control, Radiation safety, Specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (Time out) procedure, Urinary bladder catheterization

Facility Highlights

• Acute Care Hospital
• Level I Trauma Center
• Magnet recognized facility
• 562 staffed beds
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Immunizations or titers required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Various state-specific background and registry checks required within 30 days of start
• Badge photo required before start

Additional Notes

• Candidate must be able to work all service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
• Must be able to handle trauma and emergency cases as described
• Prior travel experience is not required
• Candidate must be willing to comply with all facility policies and documentation requirements

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses with strong trauma and general surgery skills looking for a 13-week travel assignment in Illinois.