OR RN
Springfield, IL
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,586/weekOverview
- Start Date09/21/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Operating Room Nurse
Job Overview
- Travel/contract role in Springfield, Illinois
- 13-week contract
- Day shift: 5x8 hours, 6:45 AM–3:15 PM
- 40 hours per week
- Weekend coverage: 1 per month
- On-call required: 1 per week
- Floating may be required within skill set
- Block scheduling is not available
- First-time travelers are not accepted
- Local candidates are not accepted; must live at least 50 miles from the facility
- Time off requests must be reviewed and approved by the manager
Required Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license in hand or in process
- Minimum 3 years of operating room experience
- General OR and trauma experience
- Level I trauma experience
- BLS certification
- Must be able to work with all service lines except cardiovascular
Preferred Qualifications
- CNOR
- CST
- Cerner experience
Clinical Experience Needed
- Bariatric laparoscopic-assisted cases
- General surgery: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, inguinal/umbilical hernia repair, laparoscopic-assisted procedures, mastectomy, partial/total thyroidectomy, Whipple
- Neurology: cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion
- Orthopedics: arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, closed reduction of fractures, open reduction of fractures
- Plastic surgery: free flap microvascular
- Transplant: organ donation
- Urology: cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy
- Trauma: amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, motor vehicle accident with multiple injuries
- Emergency management: code response, fire safety, latex allergy, malignant hyperthermia
- Equipment/instrumentation: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables
- Professional skills: blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol/time-out procedure, urinary bladder catheterization
Facility Notes
- Acute care hospital
- Level I trauma center
- Magnet facility
- 562 staffed beds
- Scrub color is provided
- Parking permit required, no cost
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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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