Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,277 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Urbana, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 03 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Urbana, Illinois

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Urbana, Illinois (zip code 61801). This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers experienced RNs the chance to join a leading surgical team, deliver exceptional patient care, and gain valuable experience in a vibrant Midwest healthcare setting. Urbana is a welcoming college town with rich cultural attractions and beautiful parks—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses seeking both professional growth and quality of life.

Travel OR RN Job Details

Assignment Type : Travel Nursing

Location : Urbana, Illinois (61801) – Illinois healthcare jobs

Facility Setting : Operating Room (OR), Surgical Unit

Start Date : October 27, 2025

End Date : January 24, 2026

Contract Duration : 13 weeks

Shift : Days, 7 : 00 AM – 7 : 30 PM

Hours per Week : 36 (3x12 hour shifts)

Guaranteed Hours : 36 per week

Estimated Weekly Salary Range : $2000-$2050

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing

BLS certification (American Heart Association) required

Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room RN or Surgical Unit nursing experience

Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Strong clinical skills in perioperative and post-operative care

OR RN Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive nursing care to surgical patients in the Operating Room and Surgical Unit

Implement evidence-based procedures and best practices for perioperative nursing

Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation of patient care and surgical interventions

Conduct initial patient assessments and develop individualized plans of care

Modify care plans based on ongoing patient evaluation and clinical judgment

Provide expert post-operative care, including wound and ostomy management

Monitor and manage patients with new tracheostomies and complex wounds (including wound vacs)

Educate patients and families on ostomy care and post-surgical recovery

Collaborate with surgical teams, including OMFS residency services, to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Promote patient and staff safety by identifying and addressing safety hazards

Communicate effectively with healthcare colleagues and provide constructive feedback

Engage in ongoing professional development and identify personal learning needs

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse in Urbana, Illinois! Take the next step in your nursing career and experience the best of Midwest healthcare jobs.

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 specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

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We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

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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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #414696. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR

About Planet Healthcare

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