Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Springfield, Illinois

Apply now for a 13-week travel Operating Room RN assignment in Springfield, Illinois, supporting complex surgery in a high-acuity Level I trauma setting. Join a perioperative nursing team caring for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients across general, orthopedic, neurologic, plastic, urologic, transplant, bariatric, and trauma surgical services.

Travel OR RN Job Details

• Location: Springfield, Illinois
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,450-$2,580
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Assignment End Date: February 15, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks; longer assignment options may be available
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week, 10-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Call Requirement: Approximately one call shift per week
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately one weekend shift per month
• Perioperative Setting: 23 operating rooms in an acute care, Level I trauma environment
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Electronic Charting: Cerner experience preferred

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

• At least 2.5 years of recent Operating Room Registered Nurse experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required; first-time travelers are not accepted
• Active Illinois RN license in hand at the time of submission
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross; RQI cards are not accepted
• CNOR certification preferred
• Level I trauma nursing experience required
• Strong general operating room and trauma experience required
• Experience with a broad range of surgical cases, including general surgery, bariatric, orthopedic, neurologic, plastic, urologic, transplant, and trauma procedures
• Proficiency with laparoscopic-assisted procedures and cases such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple procedures
• Experience with cervical and lumbar fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, arthroscopy, fracture reductions, microvascular free flap procedures, cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and organ donation
• Ability to work across applicable surgical service lines; cardiovascular cases are excluded
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the assignment location
• Willingness to float within scope of practice and work approximately two of the three major holidays
• Current influenza vaccination required; qualifying medical or religious exemptions may be considered

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide safe, evidence-based perioperative nursing care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Perform circulating and scrub nurse functions according to competency, service-line needs, and operating room standards
• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, supplies, and surgical counts before, during, and after procedures
• Participate in general, orthopedic, neurologic, plastic, urologic, transplant, bariatric, and trauma cases
• Apply expertise in laparoscopic procedures, fracture repair, spine and cranial surgery, microvascular procedures, organ donation, and complex trauma care
• Administer blood products and maintain accurate specimen handling and labeling
• Follow infection prevention practices, radiation safety procedures, latex-allergy precautions, fire safety protocols, and malignant hyperthermia response procedures
• Perform or assist with universal protocol and surgical time-out procedures, urinary bladder catheterization, and code response
• Operate or assist with electrosurgical units, fiber-optic light sources and cords, and specialized surgical tables
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, technicians, and interdisciplinary support teams to promote efficient patient flow and excellent patient outcomes
• Float within the registered nurse’s scope of practice when needed to support perioperative operations

Travel Nursing in Springfield, Illinois

Springfield, Illinois, is a welcoming state capital known for historic landmarks, attractive parks, cultural attractions, and a convenient Midwest location. Apply now to join this high-acuity perioperative team and advance your travel nursing career in Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.