Travel OR RN - $2,646 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Herrin, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/09/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Travel Contract – Herrin, Illinois

Join a collaborative perioperative team as an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Herrin, Illinois. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a circulating nurse who is confident supporting complex orthopedic, urologic, spine, and robotic surgical procedures.

Located in Southern Illinois, Herrin offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the broader region.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Herrin, Illinois
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360-$2,480
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel contract
• Healthcare Setting: Operating Room and perioperative services
• Shift: Days; 12-hour shift designation with a posted schedule of approximately 0800-1830, four days per week
• Call Requirements: One weeknight and two weekend days per month; additional call may be needed based on department requirements
• Additional Scheduling: May float to other facilities as needed

Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements

• Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; operating room experience preferred
• Demonstrated ability to circulate independently in the Operating Room
• Experience with orthopedic, urology, spine, and robotic surgical procedures preferred
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Ability to work on-site, participate in call rotations, and float when needed

OR RN Responsibilities

• Assess patients and identify their physical, mental, and spiritual care needs.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary perioperative team.
• Circulate effectively during a variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic, urologic, spine, and robotic cases.
• Provide patients and responsible persons with clear explanations and instructions.
• Use nursing clinical judgment to recognize, respond to, and report changes in patient condition.
• Maintain accurate and complete medical records and support required patient-care quality measures.
• Promote a healthy workplace through professional communication and constructive conflict management.
• Participate in continuing education and maintain current clinical competencies.
• Participate in assigned weekday and weekend call coverage.

Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Herrin, Illinois, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #528570. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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