Travel Registered Nurse OR Job

Overview
Position: Registered Nurse, Operating Room (OR) – Travel. Location: Herrin, Illinois, United States. Start date: 09/21/2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,555–$2,782 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: Days, 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (0700–1730). Setting: Hospital operating room. This assignment requires OR circulating responsibilities for heavy ortho, urology, spine, and robotic procedures, with the ability to float to other facilities as needed and on-call coverage as scheduled.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,555–$2,782 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Day shift, 10-hour shifts, four days per week (0700–1730)
- Start date: 09/21/2026
- Setting: Hospital operating room
- Call requirements: One weeknight and two weekend days per month
- Float availability: Potential to float to other facilities as needed
- Potential extension opportunities depending on department need

Responsibilities
- Circulate in the OR for heavy orthopedics, urology, spine, and robotic procedures; maintain sterile technique, instrument counts, and room readiness
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the OR team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes
- Monitor patient status intraoperatively, respond to changes, and document perioperative care accurately
- Prepare equipment, implants, and supplies; assist with positioning, draping, and specimen handling
- Support on-call and float assignments as needed; participate in ongoing professional development and adherence to core measures

Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse license
- Graduation from an accredited RN program
- Certifications: CPR/BLS; ACLS (as required for OR/cardiac-related cases per unit needs)
- OR circulating experience required; able to circulate heavy ortho/urology/spine and robotic procedures
- Ability to work in a hospital OR environment; flexible to float to other facilities and to participate in on-call coverage
- Strong communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills; able to follow policies and maintain accurate documentation

Benefits and Support
- 13-week travel assignment with guaranteed hours
- Day shift coverage with a four-day work week
- Assignment-specific onboarding and credentialing support
- Ongoing support from the staffing team throughout the assignment
- Access to resources for sharing important safety and patient-care information
- Opportunities to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care

Find more opportunities
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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Salary : $2,555 - $2,782