Operating Room Registered Nurse
Springfield, Illinois
Memorial Health

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Springfield, Illinois
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: Alternate 4x10 hour shifts

  • Day: 10:45 AM - 9:15 PM
  • Night: 12:45 PM - 11:15 PM
• Hours per Week: 40 hours
• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center, Magnet designated
• Charting System: Cerner
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Parking: Permit required, no cost

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of Operating Room nursing experience
• First-time travel nurses not accepted
• General OR and Trauma experience required
• Level I trauma experience required
• Must have experience with all service lines except Cardiovascular (CV)
• Required case experience includes:

  • 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
• Cerner experience preferred

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Weekend requirement: 1 weekend per month
• On-call: 1 per week (though infrequent)
• Floating: Rare, only within skill set
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• Must live at least 50 miles from facility to apply (no locals accepted)
• All requested time off must be approved by manager
• Guaranteed hours subject to client call-offs (up to 36 hours per 13-week assignment without pay)

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Active Illinois RN license in hand or in application process required
• BLS certification required (AHA or RQI acceptable)
• CNOR certification preferred
• ACLS, PALS may be required based on unit/specialty (AHA or RQI acceptable)

Required Background & Compliance Checks

• Background check within 30 days of start covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days prior to start
• Education verification required (official or unofficial transcripts accepted if pending)
• NURSYS verification required
• Competency exam required for all clinical candidates
• Illinois-specific searches including Department of Corrections, Most Wanted, and State Police Murderer and Violent Offender Against Youth Registry within 30 days of start
• Illinois Healthcare Registry Worker fingerprinting required for clinical candidates without an IL state license; prints must be taken in Illinois 3 business days prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start, signed by appropriate healthcare provider, confirming ability to perform job functions without restrictions
• Fit mask test required (specific mask types accepted), not completed onsite
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
• TB questionnaire updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• 9-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually by November 30

Additional Requirements

• Badge photo required within one week of contract signing
• Code of Conduct acknowledgment within 7 days of contract signing
• Parking permit form to be completed within 7 days of contract signing (if applicable)
• References: 2 professional references required for all direct travel clinical candidates
• Skills checklist required for all clinical candidates

This position offers a challenging and diverse surgical nursing experience in a high-acuity, Level I trauma center environment with a strong emphasis on trauma and general surgery cases. Candidates must meet strict licensure, certification, and compliance requirements and be prepared for alternating 10-hour shifts with on-call responsibilities.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with Level I Trauma patients
• Bariatric surgery experience
• Neurology surgery experience
• Orthopedic surgery experience
• Plastic surgery experience
• Transplant surgery experience
• Urology surgery experience