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
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 10 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Specialty Nurse Location: [Location]
This position involves working within a Level I trauma center designated acute care hospital. The role entails providing specialized surgical nursing care across various service lines, supporting trauma, general, neurology, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, and urology cases, with occasional on-call duties. The focus is on delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment aligned with facility standards.
Job Details
- Position / Specialty: Operating Room (OR)
- Shift: 4x10s, 13:00 22:00, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BLS certification, IL license in hand or in application process, minimum 2.5 years of OR experience, experience with Level I trauma cases, general OR and trauma experience, and Bariatric, Neurology, Orthopedic, Plastic, Transplant, and Urology procedure skills.
- Preferred Qualifications: CNOR certification and Cerner charting system experience.
- Responsibilities include assisting with laparoscopic and open procedures such as appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple, cervical fusion, craniotomy, discectomy, lumbar fusion, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, open and closed fracture reduction, microvascular free flaps, organ donation, cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, and trauma-related surgeries involving amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, and motor vehicle accidents.
- Additional Requirements: Active IL license, willingness to work on-call, float within scope as needed (rarely), and adhere to requested time off approvals.
- Submission Requirements: Must review role details, confirm understanding and commitment, verify housing arrangements, and provide interview availability. SSN and DOB required at submission. Candidates must work at least 2 of the 3 major holidays.
- Start Date: 09/14/2026
- End Date: 12/14/2026
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 #1300924. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 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
