Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,690 per week

Job Summary

This position involves providing specialized surgical nursing care within the operating room for a Level I trauma center. The role requires collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care across various service lines, excluding cardiovascular procedures.

Job Details

• Schedule: Dayshift, 10-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week, starting on 11/16/2026

Required Qualifications

• Illinois nursing license (active or in application process)
• BLS certification
• Minimum 2.5 years of operating room experience
• Level I trauma experience
• General and Bariatric surgical case experience including laparoscopic-assisted procedures
• Neurology, orthopedic, plastic, transplant, urology, trauma, emergency management skills and equipment/instrumentation proficiency
• Ability to work with all service lines except cardiovascular
• Cerner charting system experience and CNOR certification (preferred)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Must have experience with laparoscopic-assisted cases, abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, Whipple procedure, cervical fusion, craniotomy, lumbar fusion, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, fracture reduction, free flap procedures, organ donation, cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy, amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, motor vehicle injuries, code response, fire safety, latex allergy, malignant hyperthermia procedures, electrosurgical units, Hana tables, and other specified medical equipment and procedures.
• All candidates must review and confirm availability for scheduled orientation and compliance requirements.

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay Package

The pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with a tax-free stipend amount to be determined.