Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in Rockford, IL

Job Title

Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location

Rockford, IL | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 4x10-hour shifts (6:30 AM–5:00 PM or 9:00 AM–7:30 PM) | Block scheduling available | Rotational call required, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Perform circulator role exclusively in the Operating Room setting
• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care with a strong focus on orthopedic, neurological, and podiatric surgical cases
• Collaborate with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes throughout the perioperative process
• Participate in rotational call coverage, including weekday, weekend, and holiday assignments

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS and/or ACLS certification required — RQI is not accepted
• Strong OR skill set with demonstrated experience in ortho, neuro, and/or podiatry cases
• Ability to fulfill rotational call obligations including weekends and holidays
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience across multiple surgical specialties within the OR
• Familiarity with block scheduling in a high-volume surgical environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic OR environment with exposure to a diverse range of surgical specialties
• Flexible shift options with the availability of block scheduling to support work-life balance