American Traveler 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: 12/30/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring an active IL license and strong trauma and surgical skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma Center Operating Room
• Patient population includes Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery cases
• Preferred exposure to Neurosurgery, Open Heart/Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, and Gynecology
• Day shift schedule: 5x8s, 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
• Required to work every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call required: one 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday, with no weekday call
• Mandatory floating within scope to meet facility needs, including possible floating to other units or Cook facilities up to 50 miles away
• EMR system used is Cerner; prior Cerner experience preferred
• Primary responsibilities include scrubbing and circulating on complex surgical procedures in a high-acuity setting
• Navy blue scrubs are provided and must be worn
• Team-based model is used when floated outside primary competency area
• No block scheduling or special scheduling requests will be allowed
• RTO limited to 5 days with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on weekends, holidays, or the day before/after a holiday
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting offer
• Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility
• Locals are accepted and preferred

Requirements

• Active IL RN license is required at time of application
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care Operating Room experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Strong skills in both scrub and circulate roles required
• Documented experience with Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery cases
• Proof of COVID vaccine required

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-644376. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room

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