Operating Room Registered Nurse
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room
• Shift: 3x12 hour day shifts on weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) from 06:45 to 19:15
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet designated
• Total Staffed Beds: 562
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience (higher years of experience confirmed)
• First-time travelers not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Must have weekend availability (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• General OR and Level I Trauma experience required
• Experience with Cerner preferred
• Required case experience across multiple surgical specialties:

  • Bariatric: Laparoscopic assisted cases
  • General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Mastectomy, Thyroidectomy (partial/total), Whipple
  • 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 Accidents (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 knowledge: Administration of blood products, Infection control, Radiation safety, Specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (Time out) procedure, Urinary bladder catheterization

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have an active Illinois RN license or be in the application process
• BLS required
• CNOR and CST preferred
• ACLS and PALS may be required based on unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility (locals not accepted)
• On-call required approximately 1 time per week (though frequency may be low)
• No block scheduling accommodations
• Floating within scope of practice is rare but possible
• All requested time off must be approved by manager
• Background checks, drug screening, physical exam, immunizations, and other health documents required per facility policy
• References and competency exams required for clinical candidates

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated acute care hospital in Springfield, IL. The role requires a minimum of 3 years OR experience with strong trauma and multi-specialty surgical skills, weekend availability, and prior travel experience. Candidates must hold or be in process for an Illinois RN license and meet all certification and health requirements. The position offers a consistent weekend day shift schedule with on-call responsibilities.