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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Chicago, IL

Advance your nursing career with a high-impact travel assignment as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Chicago, IL (60612). Join a top-rated Level 1 Trauma Center and gain valuable experience working with a diverse patient population in one of the nation’s premier healthcare environments. This travel nursing job offers the opportunity to expand your clinical skills while enjoying Chicago’s world-class dining, arts, and lakefront attractions. Apply now to join our healthcare team and make a difference in Illinois nursing!

Operating Room RN Job Details

• Location: Chicago, IL 60612 – Prime downtown location with access to cultural attractions and Lake Michigan
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Healthcare Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center Operating Room
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 9/30/2025 – End: 12/30/2025)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift: 5x8-hour evening shifts (14:30 – 23:00)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Call Requirement: One 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday (7A-7P or 7P-7A)
• Floating: Mandatory float within facility and to other units within 50 miles as needed
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2620 - $2690
  
  

Operating Room RN Qualifications

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license (must be in hand prior to submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience as an Operating Room RN
• Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
• Proficient in scrub and circulate roles
• Experience with Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery cases
• BLS certification required
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions accepted for flu vaccine)
• Timely completion of compliance requirements
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of accepting assignment
  
  

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care in the Operating Room, ensuring patient safety and high-quality outcomes during surgical procedures
• Scrub and circulate for a variety of surgical cases, including Orthopedic, Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery
• Participate in call rotation and provide weekend coverage as scheduled
• Float to other units as required to support facility needs
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic charting system
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Comply with all facility policies, including time-off and compliance requirements
  
  

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this top travel Operating Room RN job in Chicago, Illinois, and join our dedicated healthcare team today!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:www.ghrhealthcare.com

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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