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Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a Level I trauma center in Springfield, IL, requiring a minimum of 3 years of OR experience across multiple surgical service lines.
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Work setting is a 562-bed acute care, Magnet-designated, Level I trauma center
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Assignment is in a 23-room Operating Room department
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Works across all surgical service lines except cardiovascular (CV)
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Alternating shift schedule: 10:45–21:15 or 12:45–23:15 (4x10-hour shifts)
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On-call required approximately once per week
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One weekend shift required per month
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Floating within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate facility is required of all travelers
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Charting is done in Cerner (experience preferred)
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Scrubs are provided for this role
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Free parking is available on-site with a permit obtained during orientation
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Active IL RN license required; must be in hand or actively in the application process
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Current BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross accepted; RQI AHA cards not accepted)
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CNOR certification preferred
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Minimum 3 years of OR nursing experience required
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Level I trauma center experience required
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General OR and trauma experience required
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Required bariatric case experience: laparoscopic assisted cases
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Required general surgery experience: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), laparoscopic assisted procedures, mastectomy, thyroidectomy (partial/total), Whipple procedure
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Required neurology case experience: cervical fusion, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion
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Required orthopedic case experience: arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, closed and open reduction of fractures
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Required plastic surgery case experience: free flap/microvascular procedures
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Required transplant experience: organ donation
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Required urology case experience: cystoscopy, nephrectomy, prostatectomy
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Required trauma case experience: amputations, gunshot/stab wounds, MVA with multiple injuries
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Required emergency management skills: code response, fire safety, latex allergy management, malignant hyperthermia
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Required equipment experience: electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources/cords, Hana tables
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Required clinical skills: administration of blood products, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling/labeling, Universal Protocol (time-out), urinary bladder catheterization
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SSN and DOB required for consideration
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
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Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
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Travel pairs are not accepted
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Any permanent or PRN employee of the Memorial Hospital System must have been away for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
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All requested time off (RTO) must be reviewed and approved by the manager
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Candidates must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
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Block scheduling is not available for this position
