Travel Neurosurgery Operating Room RN - $2,504 per week

Company: American Traveler
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 7, 2026

Job Description:

American Traveler 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: 02/09/2026 - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 10 hours, days - Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with Illinois licensure and neurosurgery expertise, including scrub experience and Level 1 trauma background. Responsibilities - Work in the hospital Operating Room focused on neurosurgical cases - Patient population includes neuro spine, stereotactic neurosurgery, and craniotomy cases with tumor resections - Day shifts, 4x10 hours, 7:00am to 5:30pm - On-call required, typically one 8-hour on-call shift per week as needed - Rotating to weekends may be required - Level 1 trauma center environment - Uses Epic EMR; module training provided if less than 1 year Epic experience - Primary responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing on complex neurosurgical procedures - Modules and orientation are required and must be completed during onboarding and annually - A maximum of 3 days RTO (requested time off) is permitted per contract, with no RTO allowed during the first or last week - Team-based OR nursing environment with support from experienced neuro staff - Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers - Professional dress and adherence to hospital scrub color is required Requirements - Active IL RN license required and must be in hand for consideration - Minimum 1 year recent neurosurgery OR experience with scrub duties - Level 1 trauma center experience required - Must be knowledgeable in stereotactic neurosurgery, neuro spine, and craniotomy tumor resections - Epic EMR experience required; if less than 1 year experience, specific orientation dates apply - No prior permanent employment at any University of Chicago Medicine facility within the past 7 months Benefits - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-666474. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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