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

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: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, evenings Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: Mar 17, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Level 1 trauma experience and an active IL RN license. Details Work in the Operating Room of a Level 1 Trauma hospital setting Specializes in Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery cases Preferred experience with Neurosurgery, Open Heart/Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, and Gynecology Evening shift schedule with five 8-hour shifts from 2:30pm to 11:00pm Weekend coverage required every other weekend Mandatory on-call one 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday Mandatory floating to other units within scope and to other facilities within a 50-mile radius as needed Uses Cerner electronic medical record system Navy blue scrubs provided Requirements Active Illinois RN license required prior to consideration Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Minimum of 2 years recent acute care operating room experience Strong scrub and circulate skills are required Level 1 trauma experience required Experience in Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery required Must be able to float to different units and facilities as needed Proof of COVID vaccination required Local candidates preferred and must live within a 75-mile radius Additional Information Duties include circulating and scrubbing for a variety of surgical specialties and trauma cases Opportunity to work within a diverse surgical team with exposure to advanced procedures Team-based model used when floated outside primary competency Strict compliance with onboarding and health requirements including timely lab work RTO limited to 5 total days with no more than 2 consecutive days; no weekend or holiday RTO approved No block scheduling or special scheduling requests allowed American Traveler Job ID P-671086. 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.