Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Jobs – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Opportunity in Chicago, IL
Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) at a leading Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, IL 60612. This travel nursing job offers hands-on experience in a high-acuity hospital setting, ideal for healthcare professionals seeking challenging and rewarding RN jobs in Illinois.
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Chicago Healthcare Job Details
- Location: Chicago, IL 60612 (Illinois nursing jobs)
- Facility: Level 1 Trauma Center Operating Room
- Employment Type: Locum Tenens / Travel Nursing Contract
- Start Date: October 14, 2025
- End Date: January 13, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Shift: 5x8-hour evening shifts (2:30pm – 11:00pm)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
- Call Requirement: One 12-hour shift per month (Saturday or Sunday, 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am)
- Floating: Mandatory float within facility and up to 50 miles as needed
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $2750–$2820
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license (required for Chicago healthcare jobs)
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in the Operating Room
- Level 1 Trauma experience required
- Proficient scrub and circulate skills
- Experience in Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery
- BLS certification required
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (no COVID exemptions; flu exemptions for medical/religious only)
- Ability to float to other units within scope as needed
- Responsive and able to meet compliance deadlines
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care in a busy Level 1 Trauma OR
- Scrub and circulate for diverse surgical procedures: Ortho, Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery
- Participate in scheduled weekend and call rotations
- Float to other units within the facility or nearby locations as required
- Document patient care using Cerner charting system
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, including vaccination and time-off requirements
Benefits
- 401K with Matching
- Healthcare
- Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.