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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/23/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level 1 Trauma Center position requiring strong scrub and circulate skills across Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro with a mandatory float requirement.

• Work in the Operating Room of a Level 1 Trauma Center hospital in a high-acuity environment
• Patient population includes Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro surgical cases
• Schedule is 5x8-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Every other weekend (2 weekends per month) required
• On-call requirement: one shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday, either 7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM; no weekday call
• This is a mandatory float facility — all clinicians are required to float at the facility's discretion, potentially to units outside their primary area of competency
• Charting is performed in Cerner
• Navy blue scrubs are provided by the facility

• Active IL RN license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care OR experience required
• Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
• Strong scrub and circulate skills in Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, and Neuro required
• Scrub experience in all other surgical areas preferred
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Proof of COVID vaccination required; no exceptions
• Must reside within 75 miles of the facility

• When floated outside of primary competency, a team-based care model is utilized
• Floating to other Cook County facilities may be required with as little as 2 hours' notice prior to shift start
• RTO is limited to a maximum of 5 days per contract, with no more than 2 consecutive days at a time
• RTO on weekends will not be approved
• No RTO on holidays or the day immediately before or after a holiday
• Local candidates are accepted and preferred; candidates living within 75 miles of the facility are eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-714542. 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

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.

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