Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $3,536 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Peoria, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours Employment Type: Travel Travel RN - Operating Room RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) - Peoria, IL (13-week) Travel RNFA opportunity in Peoria, IL - 13-week travel nursing assignment for an experienced Operating Room RN First Assistant with robotic and open general surgery experience. Perfect for perioperative RNs seeking high-volume general surgery OR experience in Central Illinois. Job Details Assignment Type: Travel Contract - Travel Nursing Job Location: Peoria, IL 61637 (Central Illinois) Start Date: March 4, 2026 End Date: June 3, 2026 Duration: 13 weeks Setting: Acute Care, General Surgery OR (31 suites across two buildings; 15 general surgery rooms) Estimated Weekly Pay: $3,250 - $3,420 (competitive weekly pay for travel RNFA) Hours: 40 hours per week (guaranteed) Shift: 8-hour days, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM; weeknight call required (no weekends or holidays) Shift Duration: 8 Hour Days Call Requirement: Yes (response time within 30 minutes; call depends on physician need for evening cases) Orientation: 12 hours unit-specific orientation Charting System: Epic OpTime (Epic experience preferred) Qualifications / Job Requirements Active Illinois RN license (or proof of application in process) - Illinois nursing jobs RNFA (Registered Nurse First Assistant) certification required Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification At least 2 years of recent RNFA or perioperative RN experience in a high-volume operating room Robotic and open general surgery experience required (robotic colon, hernias, gastric sleeve & bypass, cholecystectomies) Experience with firing staplers and assisting surgeons during complex procedures Ability to produce a negative drug screen (drug-free campus policy) Epic OpTime experience preferred - experience with perioperative charting systems Responsibilities Serve as surgical first assistant for a wide range of general surgery cases, including robotic and open procedures - surgical first assistant responsibilities Provide expert first-assist functions: exposure, retraction, hemostasis, tissue handling, and suturing under surgeon direction Assist surgeons with robotic colon resections, hernia repairs, gastric sleeve and bypass procedures, and cholecystectomies Maintain sterile field and adhere to perioperative safety standards to optimize patient outcomes - perioperative RN standards Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technologists, and nursing leadership as part of a multidisciplinary perioperative team Accurately document perioperative care and first-assist details in Epic OpTime Complete unit-specific orientation and comply with all hospital policies, procedures, and competency requirements Promote a positive, team-oriented OR culture and support continuous quality improvement in the surgical department Why Peoria, IL? Peoria offers a lively riverfront, a thriving arts and dining scene, and easy access to parks and outdoor recreation. Enjoy the charm and affordable living of Midwest life while advancing your surgical nursing career in a supportive, high-acuity perioperative environment. Apply today to join our travel nursing team as an Operating Room RNFA in Peoria, IL - competitive pay, guaranteed hours, and a high-volume general surgery OR. Apply now to take the next step in your travel 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. Planet Healthcare Job ID #452077. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR About GHR Healthcare - PH Division For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit to learn more. Compensation Information: Starting at $3536.00 / weekly

Created: 2026-03-09