American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 8, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center requiring strong scrub and circulate skills in ortho, trauma, vascular, and neuro procedures.
Details
- Operating Room department within a Level 1 Trauma Center
- Evening shift, 5x8 hours, 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, no block scheduling
- Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per month)
- Call requirement of one Saturday or Sunday shift per month, 7A-7P or 7P-7A, no weekday call
- Mandatory float facility; clinicians may float across units within and outside their specialty, with team-based support if floated outside primary competency
- May be required to float to other Cook facilities within 50 miles, with as little as 2 hours notice
- Uses Cerner charting system
Requirements
- Active IL RN license required in hand at time of consideration (no pending licenses)
- BLS certification required
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in the OR
- Level 1 Trauma experience required; Level 2 Trauma experience preferred
- Strong scrub and circulate skills required in Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro
- Scrub experience in additional specialty areas preferred
- Two professional references required from most recent employers prior to start
- Proof of COVID vaccination required, booster not required
Additional Information
- Perform scrub and circulate duties for General OR, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neuro, and Vascular surgeries
- No home unit guaranteed; floating across units and facilities is standard practice
- Navy blue scrubs provided
- RTO limited to 5 days max with no more than 2 consecutive days; no RTO on weekends
- No holiday RTO and no RTO the day before or after a holiday
- Local candidates accepted and preferred if residing within 75 miles of the facility at a reduced rate
- Returning resources must undergo full recredentialing and orientation, even after breaks shorter than 30 days
- Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting the assignment
American Traveler Job ID #P-785543. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.