What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel RN - Operating Room position at American Traveler?
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 2
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring active IL licensure and prior OR experience.
Details
- Ambulatory OR setting preferred, though general, hybrid, or trauma OR experience is acceptable
- Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours (6:45 AM - 3:15 PM)
- May float within scope to meet facility needs
- Surgery cases include Neuro/Spine, Ortho, Ortho/Spine, Ortho/Total joints, and Podiatry
- Involves various anesthesia types including general, local, MAC, spinal, and nerve blocks
- Responsibilities include pre/post-operative care, patient assessments, and medication administration
Requirements
- Active Illinois RN license required
- BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI cards not accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
- Teaching hospital experience preferred
- Experience with any charting system accepted, though prior EMR exposure preferred
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
Additional Information
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- No more than 5 non-holiday RTO days ideally requested
- Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
- Floating required, potentially to nearby affiliate facilities
- Previous permanent or PRN employees must have a 12-month separation before returning as a traveler
- Local candidates accepted, subject to the 50-mile radius rule for OR RN positions
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan