Job Description
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 / 09 / 2025
- Duration : 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift : 10 hours, days
- Employment Type : Travel
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Job Description\n
American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with a valid IL license, Level 1 Trauma experience, and strong scrub and circulate skills.
\n \n Responsibilities\n
Hospital-based Operating Room settingLevel 1 Trauma Center with diverse surgical specialties, including Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General SurgeryWork schedule consists of 4x10 hour shifts, 12 : 00 PM to 10 : 30 PMMandatory on-call one 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday, 7 AM-7 PM or 7 PM-7 AMRequires working every other weekendMandatory float within facility and possibly to other locations within 50 miles, sometimes outside primary competencyUses Cerner charting systemNavy blue scrubs provided by facilityResponsible for scrub and circulating duties across a broad range of surgical specialties in a trauma hospital settingTeam-based support model is used if floated outside primary competency areaNo block scheduling or special scheduling requests allowedStrict RTO policy : maximum 5 days off, no more than 2 consecutive days, no weekends or holiday RTO allowedNo RTO permitted the day before or after a holidayLab work must be completed within 72 hours of assignment acceptanceFirst-time travelers and local candidates will be consideredParking is available offsite for a nominal daily fee with shuttle service provided\n \n Requirements\n
Active IL RN license in hand at time of applicationBasic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredMinimum 2 years recent acute care OR experienceLevel 1 Trauma experience requiredStrong scrub and circulate skills requiredExperience in Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery requiredPreferred experience in Neurosurgery (crani and spine), Open Heart / Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatrics, and GynecologyCOVID vaccination required prior to start, booster not requiredMust live within a 75-mile radius to be eligible as local\n Benefits\n
High Pay and BonusesMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options401(k) PlanWeekly Payroll DepositFree Online CEUsGenerous Housing AllowanceTravel and Licensure ReimbursementsNon-taxed Per Diem and SubsidyTraveler Rewards and Discounts\n
American Traveler Job ID #P-638369. 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 : 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.