Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
18 days ago
Springfield
GHR Healthcare - PH Division 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: 04/20/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Travel OR RN – Springfield, IL: 13-week travel nursing assignment at a Magnet-recognized, Level I trauma center. Seeking experienced perioperative nurses with strong trauma and general OR skills to join a high-volume surgical team in Springfield, Illinois (zip 62781). This travel nursing job offers hands-on perioperative experience across multiple specialties in a state-of-the-art facility.\n \n\nJob Details\n\n • Location: Springfield, IL 62781 (Springfield, Illinois travel nursing job)\n, • Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital – Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center\n, • Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (April 27, 2026 – July 27, 2026)\n, • Shift: 3 x 12-hour days (Fri–Sun; 06:45 – 19:15)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • On-Call: Required (approximately 1/week)\n, • Charting: Cerner (experience with Cerner preferred)\n, • Parking: Free with permit\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,090–$2,200/week\n\n\nQualifications / Job Requirements\n\n, • Minimum 3 years recent Operating Room RN experience (General OR and Trauma required)\n, • Level I trauma experience required — trauma OR nurse experience preferred\n, • Travel nursing experience required (previous travel OR RN assignments preferred)\n, • Active Illinois RN license (in hand or in application process)\n, • BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross only)\n, • CNOR and CST certifications preferred (perioperative certifications highly valued)\n, • Must live at least 50 miles from facility (travel nurse eligibility)\n, • Required case experience includes: Bariatric (laparoscopic assisted), General Surgery (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple), Neurology (cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion), Orthopedic (arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, fracture reduction), Plastic Surgery (free flap - microvascular), Transplant (organ donation), Urology (cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy), Trauma (amputations, GSW/knife wounds, MVA), Emergency management (code response, fire safety, malignant hyperthermia)\n, • Equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables\n, • Professional skills: administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, universal protocol (time out), urinary bladder catheterization\n\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n, • Provide perioperative nursing care for a broad scope of surgical cases across multiple service lines (all except cardiovascular)\n, • Respond to trauma and emergency situations as part of a Level I trauma team (trauma OR nurse responsibilities)\n, • Participate in on-call rotation and float within skill set as needed\n, • Ensure compliance with infection control, safety standards, and universal protocols (time-out)\n, • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response\n, • Utilize Cerner for accurate perioperative charting and documentation\n, • Handle and properly label specimens; maintain chain-of-custody as required\n, • Maintain a safe environment for patients and staff, including radiation and fire safety practices\n, • Demonstrate proficiency in specialized equipment, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative procedures\n\n\nWhy Join This Springfield, Illinois Travel Nursing Job?\n\n, • Work in a Magnet-recognized hospital and Level I trauma center with 23 operating rooms\n, • Gain diverse perioperative and trauma experience across many surgical specialties\n, • Supportive surgical team and advanced clinical resources ideal for perioperative RNs and OR nurses\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #467141. 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: OR About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.