GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 02/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Chicago, IL

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a travel nursing contract at a leading Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, IL (60612). This high-demand Chicago nursing job offers the chance to work in a dynamic, high-acuity surgical environment while enjoying the vibrant city life, renowned dining, and scenic lakefront parks that make Chicago a top destination for healthcare professionals.

Chicago Healthcare Job Details

• Location: Chicago, IL 60612 (Illinois nursing jobs)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing, On-Site
• Start Date: December 30, 2025
• End Date: March 31, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: Days, 5x8-hour shifts/week (10:00 AM – 6:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,620–$2,690
• Call Requirements: One 12-hour shift/month (Saturday or Sunday, 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends/month)
• Floating: Mandatory float within 50 miles to support Chicago healthcare facilities
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue (provided)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (required at submission)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in the Operating Room (OR RN experience)
• Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
• Strong scrub and circulate skills in surgical nursing
• Experience in orthopedic, orthopedic trauma, vascular, urology, and general surgery
• Preferred: Experience in neurosurgery (crani and spine), open heart/thoracic, ophthalmology, ENT, bariatric, and gynecology
• COVID-19 vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Must be responsive and able to meet compliance deadlines (lab work within 72 hours of accepting assignment)
• Locals accepted (must live within 75 miles of the facility)

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver expert perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Scrub and circulate for a wide range of surgical procedures: orthopedic, trauma, vascular, urology, and general surgeries
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner EMR
• Participate in on-call rotation and work every other weekend as required
• Float to other Chicago healthcare units within a 50-mile radius as needed
• Comply with hospital policies, compliance, and vaccination requirements

Apply now to join our Chicago healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN). Explore rewarding travel nursing jobs in Illinois and experience all that Chicago healthcare has to offer!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #438407. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

About GHR Healthcare