Description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 08/10/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) position in Rockford, Illinois. This role involves circulating in the OR, with a focus on orthopedic, neuro, and podiatry procedures. The shift schedule includes four 10-hour shifts, with options to block days, and rotates to include call coverage on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Job Details:

Location: 1401 E State Street, Rockford, Illinois, 61104, United States
Schedule: Days shift, 10 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 08/10/2026
Required Qualifications: Valid American Heart Association (AHA) certifications; at least 1 year of experience in operating room nursing; ability to work 10-hour shifts; willing to rotate call including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Preferred Qualifications: Strong skill set in orthopedic, neurological, and podiatry procedures.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: Must have strong skills in orthopedic, neuro, and podiatry nursing. No local candidates within a 50-mile radius are considered.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

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

Cross Country Job ID #1287112. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

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

401k retirement plan
Referral bonus

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