Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,345 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Springfield, IL
$2,345/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- OR
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/14/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Springfield, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) specialty position in a Level I trauma acute care hospital. The role involves providing surgical nursing care within a fast-paced environment, supporting all service lines except cardiovascular. Candidates will perform a variety of surgical procedures, work with specialized equipment, and adhere to strict clinical protocols to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 3x12 shifts, from 10:45 AM to 11:15 PM, totaling 36 hours per week, starting 09/14/2026 and ending 12/14/2026.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 2.5 years of experience as an operating room nurse; active Illinois nursing license or in application process; BLS certification required; CNOR certification preferred; trauma level I experience required; required surgical case experience includes laparoscopic assisted cases, general surgery procedures (e.g., appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair), neurology cases (e.g., cervical fusion, craniotomy), orthopedic cases (e.g., arthroscopy, fracture reduction), plastic surgery (e.g., free flap), transplant procedures, urology (e.g., nephrectomy), trauma (e.g., GSW, MVC injuries), and emergency management skills (e.g., code response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia).
- Preferred Qualifications: Cerner experience is preferred.
- Additional Information: Candidate must be prepared to work with all service lines except cardiovascular. Flexibility to float within scope is rare but may be required within skill set. This position involves on-call duty once a week, including working 2 of the 3 major holidays. The role requires strict adherence to safety protocols and familiarity with surgical equipment such as electrosurgical units and Hana tables.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1302085. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus