Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Travel Assignment in Springfield, IllinoisTravel OR RN opportunity in Springfield, IL: join a high-acuity operating room team in a Level I trauma hospital and expand your perioperative nursing skills.
Join a high-acuity operating room team in Springfield, Illinois, a vibrant capital city known for its welcoming community, convenient amenities, and strong healthcare presence. This travel nursing opportunity offers a fast-paced environment where experienced operating room registered nurses can strengthen their surgical skills while supporting a broad mix of cases in a respected acute care setting.
Job Details- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Employment Type: Travel Nursing Assignment
- Location: Springfield, Illinois
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, 3 shifts per week
- Weekly Hours: 36
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 9/14/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,200 - $2,320
- Charting System: Cerner
- Setting: Acute care hospital, Level I trauma environment
- Orientation: 40 hours
- Weekend Requirement: 1 weekend per month
- Call: 1 shift per week as needed
- Travel Requirement: Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
Job Requirements- Active Registered Nurse license in Illinois, or license in process at time of submission
- Minimum 2.5 years of operating room nurse experience required
- Previous Level I trauma experience required
- General OR and trauma surgery experience required
- BLS required; CNOR preferred
- Travel nurse experience required
- Strong experience with a broad range of surgical cases preferred
- Ability to work with all service lines except cardiovascular
- Ability to support occasional floating within scope as needed
- Must be able to complete compliance requirements and pre-start onboarding on time
Responsibilities- Provide safe, efficient perioperative nursing care in a busy operating room setting
- Assist with a variety of surgical cases, including general surgery, trauma, neurology, orthopedics, plastics, transplant, urology, and emergency response cases
- Support patient safety through universal protocol, infection control, specimen handling, and radiation safety practices
- Prepare equipment and instrumentation for procedures, including electrosurgical units, fiber optic systems, and specialty tables
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to maintain smooth case flow
- Respond appropriately to emergent situations, including code response and malignant hyperthermia precautions
- Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical standards throughout the shift
- Contribute to a positive, team-oriented environment focused on excellent patient outcomes
Location HighlightsSpringfield, Illinois offers the convenience of a well-connected Midwestern city with an easygoing pace, local attractions, and access to everyday essentials. It's a great setting for travel nurses looking for a rewarding healthcare job in a community that values quality care.
Apply now to join this Springfield, Illinois travel operating room nurse assignment and take the next step in your perioperative nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.