Operating Room Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

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 (06:45 AM - 5:15 PM)
• Rooms: 23 operating rooms
• Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in specialty
• First-timers: Not accepted (must have prior OR experience)
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend shift per month
• On-call Requirement: Yes, approximately 1 per week (less frequent recently)
• 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 nursing license or be in the application process

Certifications & Licenses

• Required: BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Preferred: CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room)
• Additional Certifications: ACLS, PALS may be required based on unit/specialty
• Must have primary source verification of state license and certifications

Clinical Requirements & Skills

• General OR and Level I Trauma experience required
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Must be able to work with all service lines except Cardiovascular (CV)
• 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 Knowledge: 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 designated hospital
• 562 staffed beds
• Scrub color provided
• Charting system: Cerner
• Parking permit required (no cost)

Time Off & Scheduling

• All requested time off must be approved by manager
• Client may cancel up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay obligation
• On-call shifts count as called-off shifts if used in lieu of cancellation

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Background checks covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days prior to start
• Illinois-specific searches including Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and State Police registries required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting through Illinois Health Care Worker Registry required for clinical candidates without active IL license; must be completed in Illinois 3 business days prior to start
• Education verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending)
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Photo for badge required before start
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment required
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including labs within 7 days of contract signing
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• References: 2 professional references required for clinical candidates

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to perform core functions without restrictions and be free of communicable diseases
• Facility accommodates latex allergies
• No remote or non-clinical candidates accepted for this role

This position is ideal for experienced Operating Room Registered Nurses with trauma and general surgery expertise seeking a 13-week travel contract in Illinois.