Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,955 per week
Operating Room (OR) specialty team members are needed in a healthcare facility located in Oak Lawn, Illinois. This role involves providing essential perioperative care in a busy, Level I Trauma Center that is Magnet designated and has a comprehensive stroke program. The position offers the opportunity to work in a modern facility with a variety of surgical procedures and patient types, including adult and pediatric cases.
Responsibilities
- Provide perioperative care in a Level I Trauma Center with a comprehensive stroke program.
- Work in a modern facility handling a variety of surgical procedures for adult and pediatric cases.
- Scrub and circulate in OR settings.
- Cover weekends every 4th week and holidays as required.
- Respond to on-call duties with a 30-minute response time.
Requirements
- Valid Illinois nursing license.
- BLS certification.
- ACLS certification.
- At least 2-3 years of acute care experience (or 3 years for hybrid IR Tech).
- EPIC electronic medical record experience.
- Experience with adult and pediatric open-heart cases if applicable.
Preferred Qualifications
- Trauma experience at level 1-2.
- Experience with hybrid IR patient types.
- Siemens equipment experience.
Schedule
- 10-hour shifts, 40 hours per week.
- Shift times: 0645-1715 and 1445-2315.
- 6-week rotation schedule.
- Weekend coverage every 4th week.
- Holiday coverage required.
- On-call with a 30-minute response time.
Support & Orientation
- Support within the department includes a charge nurse, resource nurse, surgeon support, educator, service line representative, and EPIC super-user.
- Technology/Equipment: EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing system.
- Orientation: Day 1 involves onboarding with educators and ANM, EPIC training, and login setup. Follow-up unit orientation occurs on days 2-3.
Additional Information
- Facility operates 24/7; OR operates M-F from 0730-2300 with skeleton crew after 2300, and weekends from 0700-1700 with skeleton crew after 1700.
- Free parking available.
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.
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.