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: 01/06/2026
• 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 assignment at a leading Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, Illinois (60612). This high-demand healthcare job places you in the heart of Chicago’s West Side, offering exceptional clinical experience, city living, and access to renowned cultural attractions. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in one of the top Chicago nursing jobs!

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Chicago, IL 60612 (West Side)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center – Operating Room
• Start Date: December 9, 2025
• End Date: March 10, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts (12:00 PM – 10:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2900-$3000
• Call Requirements: One 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Floating: Required within 50 miles as needed
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue (provided)
• Parking: $2/day with shuttle service

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand upon submission)
• BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience as an OR RN
• Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
• Proficient in both scrub and circulate roles
• Experience in Orthopedic Surgery, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery required
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (no COVID-19 exemptions; medical/religious exemptions for Flu only)
• Ability to float to other units and healthcare facilities within 50 miles as needed
• Local candidates accepted (within 75 miles of facility)

Preferred Experience

• Neurosurgery (craniotomy and spine procedures)
• Open Heart/Thoracic Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat)
• Bariatric and Gynecology Surgery

OR RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care to surgical patients in a fast-paced Level 1 Trauma Center
• Scrub and circulate for a wide range of surgical specialties, including Orthopedics, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery
• Participate in call rotation (one 12-hour weekend shift per month)
• Float to other units and healthcare facilities within 50 miles as needed, supporting collaborative care
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic medical records
• Maintain strict adherence to infection control and patient safety protocols
• Work closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Ready to take your Operating Room nursing career to the next level? Apply now for this top travel nursing job in Chicago, IL, and join a dedicated healthcare team making a difference in the community!

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 #433620. 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

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