What are the responsibilities and job description for the Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,935 per week position at Cross Country Nurses?
Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Peru, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/09/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) RN in a healthcare facility setting. This position involves providing advanced nursing care to surgical patients, managing preoperative and postoperative procedures, and working closely with surgical teams to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
Job Details:
- Certifications and Qualifications: Active Illinois nursing license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated; BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications required; minimum of 2 years of experience in operating room nursing preferred.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts with an 8-hour shift time, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, including weeknight, weekend, and holiday call rotations, with a response time of 45 minutes.
- Responsibilities: Assisting in various surgical procedures including general surgery, gynecology, urology, orthopedic, and podiatry cases; maintaining sterile techniques; supporting surgical teams during operations; managing patient care before and after surgery.
- Additional Requirements: Scrubbing experience preferred; self-scheduling not permitted; floating to Ottawa may be required at times; hospital-provided scrubs required; on-site orientation scheduled for first shift.
- Submission Requirements: Last four digits of the clinician's Social Security Number, active IL license or proof of application, confirmation of understanding about drug-free policy, and requested time off.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1334757. 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: Registered Nurse / Operating Room
About Cross Country NursesYou care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Salary : $2,935