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: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Operating Room (OR) Nurse in a Level I trauma medical facility. This position involves providing specialized perioperative patient care within a busy surgical environment, supporting various service lines including general, trauma, neurology, orthopedic, plastic surgery, transplant, and Urology. The role requires working three 12-hour shifts per week during days, including weekends, with a focus on ensuring patient safety and surgical excellence.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room (OR) Nurse
- Location: The healthcare provider
- Schedule: Days, 3x12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM, including weekend shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' experience as an OR nurse, active Illinois license or in the application process, BLS certification, CNOR certification preferred, no first-time candidates accepted
- Additional Responsibilities: Support all service lines except cardiovascular, handle laparoscopic assisted bariatric, general surgery, neurology, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, and Urology cases, with experience in trauma and level I trauma environments required
- Certifications: BLS required, CNOR preferred
- RTO Restrictions: All time off requests require approval, and candidate must be able to work at least 2 major holidays
- On-Call: Required once per week, though this is often infrequent
- Floats: Float rotation may be required within scope to meet facility needs
- Other Requirements: Experience with Cerner charting system, level I trauma experience, and specific case skills such as organ donation, microvascular free flaps, and pelvic procedures
Benefits
- 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 #1321846. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
