Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,944 per ...

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: 03/31/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, days Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Days, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Mar 31, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center position requiring strong scrub and circulate skills, with a mandatory float policy and every-other-weekend requirement. Details Operating Room (OR) unit within a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital setting Day shift schedule: 5x8s, 10:00 AM–8:30 PM Every other weekend required (2 weekends per month) On-call requirement: one 10-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM); no weekday call Patient population includes Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery cases Preferred case experience includes Neurosurgery (craniotomy and spine), Open Heart/Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, and Gynecology Charting performed in Cerner This is a mandatory float facility — all clinicians are required to float at the facility's discretion, including potentially to units outside their primary area of competency Requirements Active IL RN license required; no pending licensure accepted Current BLS certification required Minimum 2 years of recent acute care OR experience required Level 1 Trauma Center experience required Strong scrub and circulate skills required Experience in Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery required Candidates must reside within 75 miles of the facility Proof of COVID vaccination required; no exceptions Additional Information Scrubs are provided in Navy Blue RTO is capped at 5 days for the contract, with no more than 2 consecutive days off at a time No RTO approved on weekends, on holidays, or the day before or after a holiday No block scheduling or special scheduling requests will be approved Floating may occur to any Cook County facility within a 50-mile radius, with as little as 2 hours' notice before a shift; refusal to float may result in contract cancellation When floated outside of primary competency, a team-based care model is utilized Local candidates are accepted and preferred American Traveler Job ID P-681242. 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: 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.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a

Created: 2026-03-10