Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Neurology Surgery

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois, supporting complex spine and cranial procedures in an acute care operating room. Join a specialized neurology surgery team as an experienced perioperative Registered Nurse and help deliver safe, high-quality surgical care. Peoria offers a welcoming community, convenient access to the Illinois River, vibrant cultural attractions, and a comfortable blend of urban amenities and Midwestern charm.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Position: Travel Registered Nurse – Operating Room
• Specialty: Neurology Surgery and Perioperative Nursing
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,700-$2,840
• Schedule: 10-hour day shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call: Approximately 1-2 weeknight call shifts per week, with weekend rotation approximately once per month; holiday call may be required
• Assignment: 13 weeks, from October 26, 2026 through January 25, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Acute care operating room with four suites
• Charting System: EPIC Optime
• Dress Code: Blue scrubs provided; personal shoes required

Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or confirmation that the Illinois license application has been initiated
• At least 1 year of recent Neurology OR experience
• Demonstrated experience with spinal fusions and craniotomies; candidates must be well-rounded across additional neurologic surgical cases
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Ability to work 10-hour day shifts and participate in required weekday, weekend, and holiday call rotations
• Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing practices, sterile technique, patient safety, and surgical documentation

OR Nurse Responsibilities

• Serve as the circulating Registered Nurse for neurologic surgical procedures, including spine and cranial cases
• Prepare operating rooms, verify equipment and supplies, and promote adherence to sterile and safety protocols
• Complete preoperative assessments, intraoperative monitoring, surgical counts, documentation, and postoperative handoffs
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and the broader perioperative team
• Support approximately 200 neurologic surgeries per month across the department’s operating room suites
• Respond to assigned weekday, weekend, and holiday call needs
• Use EPIC Optime accurately and efficiently to document patient care and surgical activities
• Maintain a calm, organized, and patient-focused environment during complex procedures

Apply now to join this experienced operating room nursing team on a travel assignment in Peoria, 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.