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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Freeport, Illinois

Advance your nursing career with a rewarding travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Freeport, Illinois (61032). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern acute care facility, delivering exceptional perioperative care across diverse surgical specialties. Freeport offers a vibrant community, scenic parks, and a welcoming atmosphere—making it an ideal location for Illinois nursing jobs.

Key Job Details – OR RN Travel Assignment

• Location: Freeport, Illinois (61032) – Northwest Illinois healthcare jobs
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: January 12, 2026 – End: April 13, 2026)
• Healthcare Setting: Acute Care – Operating Room
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts
• Hours: 40 hours per week guaranteed
• Call Rotation: 1 weeknight per week and every 4-5th weekend (24-hour call on weekends)
• Orientation: 1-2 weeks with preceptor

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (required for submission)
• Minimum 1 year recent Operating Room Registered Nurse experience (2-5 years preferred; strong candidates with less experience considered)
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS, and PALS
• Experience in general surgery, orthopedics, ENT, urology, gynecology, C-sections, and podiatry preferred
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR is a plus
• Previous travel nursing experience and well-rounded OR skills highly valued
• Cataract surgery experience is a plus
• Disclosure of any prior employment at FHN Memorial locations required

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care to surgical patients in a dynamic OR environment
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs for optimal patient outcomes
• Assist with a wide range of surgical procedures: general, orthopedic, ENT, urology, gynecology, OB C-sections, and podiatry
• Participate in call rotation, responding within a 20-minute timeframe
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
• Comply with hospital policies, infection control, and safety protocols
• Engage in department orientation and ongoing professional development

Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Freeport, Illinois!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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 #444347. 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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