Operating Room Registered Nurse
Freeport, IL
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,670/weekOverview
- Start Date06/29/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
An Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) position is available in Freeport, Illinois. This clinical role involves providing specialized nursing care within the surgical department. Candidates are required to bring their Illinois nursing license on the first day of assignment. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment with a focus on general and specialized surgical cases.
Job Details:
- Location: Freeport, Illinois
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Required Qualifications: Illinois RN license, relevant OR experience of at least 2-5 years (considered less with a strong candidate), current certifications as listed
- Schedule: 10-hour shifts that rotate to cover late discharges, with a schedule planned 4 weeks in advance for 6 weeks. On-call coverage for holidays and approximately one weeknight call per week. 24-hour call on Fridays every fifth weekend.
- EMR System: Meditech
- Additional Information: On-call coverage for holidays. No scrub color required; scrubs are provided. Department-specific orientation of 1-2 weeks with a preceptor.
- Experience: Relevant operating room experience preferred, with scrubbing required for non-RN staff when applicable.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
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Pros
Super quick response, fast, and professional.
Cons
None
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You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Freeport, IL
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