Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Rockford, IL
First Connect Health
5x8 hrs, Days, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$3,045/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays, Evenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,800/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,245/week
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus
Qualifications
- Resume
Description
Operating Room Registered Nurse
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join the surgical team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of OR nursing experience and must be comfortable with scrubbing responsibilities. The position offers exposure to a wide range of surgical specialties in a high-volume operating room environment.
Facility & Unit Information
- Department: Operating Room (OR)
- Number of Operating Rooms: 15 suites
- Average Case Volume: 25–45 cases per day
- EMR: Epic
- Orientation: 1 week of department-specific orientation
- Floating: None
- Scrubs: Provided
- Dress Code: Casual professional attire required when entering or leaving the facility
Required Qualifications & Certifications
- Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience
- Current Registered Nurse license through the Illinois State Board of Nursing
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Scrubbing experience is required for RNs
Surgical Specialties
The OR supports a broad range of surgical specialties, including:
- General surgery
- Gynecology (GYN)
- Urology
- Plastics
- Robotics
- Neurology/Neurosurgery
- Orthopedics
- Spine
- EENT
- Cardiothoracic surgery
Staffing & Support
- Charge RN available 24/7
- Charge RNs do not carry a regular patient assignment but may assist in an operating room when needed
- Surgical Technologists are available, typically 1–2 per patient
- CNAs: Approximately 3–4 during the day, decreasing to 1 by 7:00 PM
- CNAs assist with cleaning and room turnover
Schedule & Call Requirements
- 8-hour shifts
- Various start times: 6:45 AM, 10:45 AM, and 2:45 PM
- Weeknight call: Approximately once per week
- Weekend call: Every 3rd–4th weekend
- Holiday call: Required
- Call response time: Not specified
OSF Requirements & Important Information
- Local rate applies to clinicians whose permanent address is within 50 miles. The local rate is $25 lower than the regular and overtime bill rates.
- OSF call-off policy allows the equivalent of 12 hours of call-off every 13 weeks without penalty or requiring payment for the missed shift.
- Orientation consists of 12 non-billable hours. Guaranteed hours do not apply during orientation.
Submission Requirements
The following information is required at the time of submission:
- Last four digits of the clinician's Social Security Number
- Clinician's middle initial
- Requested time off
- Active Illinois RN license or confirmation that the license application process has been initiated
- Confirmation that the candidate understands OSF is a Drug-Free Campus and is required to provide a negative drug screen for all panels
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an experienced OR RN with strong surgical nursing and scrubbing skills who is comfortable working across multiple specialties. The candidate should be adaptable, collaborative, and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume surgical environment.
#1154805
Harris
Employer
First Connect Health
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About Rockford, IL
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Rockford, IL here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Rockford, 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 a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs in Rockford, IL are around 83°F, while winter lows can drop to around 14°F, so be prepared for both warm summers and cold winters.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Rockford, IL, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially with the help of local real estate agencies and online rental platforms.
- Rockford, IL is car-friendly with easily navigable roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger metropolitan areas.
- Rockford, IL has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies and respiratory conditions.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities in the area.
- Rockford, IL offers a variety of things to do, including a vibrant restaurant scene, cultural and art museums, music venues, sports facilities, and outdoor attractions such as the Anderson Japanese Gardens and the River District along the Rock River.
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