Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $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 : 10 / 28 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours, evenings Employment Type : Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with strong scrub and circulate skills and a current IL RN license for a level 1 trauma assignment. Responsibilities Position is in the Operating Room of a level 1 trauma center Assignment is for evening shifts (5x8s), 2 : 30 pm to 11 : 00 pm Call required : one 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday, either day or night Weekend shifts required every other weekend or two weekends per month Mandatory floating to other units or Cook facilities within a 50-mile radius as needed Patient population includes trauma, ortho, ortho trauma, vascular, urology, and general surgery cases Experience with Cerner EMR is required Responsibilities include circulating, scrubbing, and providing care in a high-acuity operating room environment Preferred experience in neurosurgery (crani / spine), open heart / thoracic, ophthalmology, ENT, bariatric, and gynecology Navy blue scrubs are provided Parking is available at a nearby lot with shuttle service for a nominal daily fee No block scheduling or special scheduling requests will be approved Maximum 5 days of RTO allowed, no more than 2 consecutive days, no weekend or holiday RTO permitted Must be willing to float to other units or facilities and adjust to changing team environments Locals within 75 miles are accepted and preferred Lab work and compliance documents must be completed promptly as directed Requirements Active IL RN license in hand at time of consideration (no pending licenses) Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in the OR Level 1 trauma experience required Strong scrub and circulate skills required Experience in ortho, ortho trauma, vascular, urology, and general surgery required BLS certification is required Proof of current COVID vaccination required prior to start date Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-619127. 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.