Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse - $2,992 per week

Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Chicago, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty : OR - Operating Room Discipline : RN Start Date : 11 / 25 / 2025 Duration : 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift : 8 hours Employment Type : Travel 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. Enjoy Chicago's vibrant West Side, renowned for its dining, culture, and lakefront parks—making this healthcare job perfect for work-life balance. 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 Apply now to join our Chicago healthcare team as an Operating Room Registered Nurse and take the next step in your travel nursing career! 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. We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded. 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. Equal Opportunity 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 410075. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : OR About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits Medical benefits Vision benefits Dental benefits 401k retirement plan Weekly pay Referral bonus