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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring Level I trauma experience and a minimum of 2.5 years of OR nursing experience.
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>- Level I trauma center acute care hospital operating room with 23 rooms
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Works with all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
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Day shift schedule of 4x10 hour shifts from 12:45 PM to 11:15 PM
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Required to work one weekend per month
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On-call requirement of approximately once per week
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Occasional floating within skill set to meet facility needs
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Uses Cerner charting system
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Active IL RN license in hand or in the application process
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Minimum 2.5 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
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Level I trauma center experience required
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General OR and Trauma case experience required
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BLS certification required; CNOR and CST certifications preferred
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Cerner charting experience preferred
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Experience with general surgery cases including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, laparoscopic procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, and Whipple procedures required
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Experience with neurology cases including cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, and lumbar fusion required
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Experience with orthopedic cases including arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, and fracture reductions required
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Experience with urology cases including cystoscopy, nephrectomy, and prostatectomy required
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Experience with trauma cases including amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, and multiple-injury MVAs required
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Experience with free flap microvascular plastic surgery cases required
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Experience with organ donation/transplant procedures required
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Experience with bariatric laparoscopic-assisted cases required
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Knowledge of emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, latex allergy, and malignant hyperthermia required
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Experience with electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, and Hana tables required
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Knowledge of blood product administration, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, and urinary bladder catheterization required
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Not accepted for first-time travelers
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Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Floating is required for all travelers, which may include floating within the hospital or to nearby affiliate facilities
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Scrubs are provided for this role
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Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I trauma acute care hospital with 562 staffed beds
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Must work 2 of the 3 major holidays
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All requested time off must be reviewed and approved by facility management
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Previous permanent or PRN employees of the hospital system must be separated for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
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First-day orientation is conducted virtually and at-home, with required modules completed by 4:00 PM CST
