GHR Healthcare 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: 02/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with this travel assignment in Springfield, IL (zip code 62781). Work in a Magnet-recognized, Level I Trauma Center featuring 23 state-of-the-art operating rooms. This 13-week travel nursing job offers the chance to join a top-rated Illinois healthcare team in a vibrant community known for its rich history and cultural attractions.

Springfield, Illinois Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: February 9, 2026
• Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts (06:45 - 17:15)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend shift per month
• On-Call: Yes, approximately 1 per week
• Location: Springfield, IL 62781
• Healthcare Setting: Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-recognized hospital
• Scrub Color: Provided
• Charting System: Cerner
• Parking: Free permit parking

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room RN experience in an acute care hospital
• Level I trauma nursing experience required
• General OR and trauma experience required
• Experience with bariatric, general, neurology, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, urology, and trauma cases
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross)
• CNOR and CST certifications preferred
• Active Illinois RN license (or in process)
• Travel RN experience required
• Must live at least 50 miles from facility
• Ability to float within skill set as needed

Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the operating room across all service lines except cardiovascular
• Circulate and/or scrub on surgical procedures including trauma, general, neuro, ortho, plastics, transplant, and urology
• Operate specialized equipment: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana tables
• Participate in emergency management, code response, and infection control protocols
• Administer blood products and manage specimen handling and labeling
• Follow universal protocols and maintain patient safety
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, PT, RT, pharmacy)
• Participate in on-call rotation and work scheduled weekends

Join our Springfield healthcare team and experience the best of Illinois nursing jobs while making a difference in patient care. Apply now to start your travel nursing assignment and advance your career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse!

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 #448049. 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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