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Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near Rockford, IL
Are there other Operating Room travel nursing jobs near Rockford, Illinois?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Operating Room travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this travel OR job?
Most travel OR positions require:
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
CNOR (preferred or required for many roles)
Additional certifications may be needed for pediatric or other sub-specialty OR settings. Click "I’m Interested" to connect with a recruiter who can confirm exactly what’s needed for this role.
Will I need experience with specific surgical cases for this OR assignment?
Most travel OR jobs look for recent perioperative experience in the role listed, such as circulating or scrubbing. Required experience may also depend on the facility’s surgical specialties, case types, equipment, and call expectations. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
Is an Illinois license needed for this travel assignment?
Yes—unless you already hold an active Illinois RN license. Illinois is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so multistate authority issued elsewhere doesn’t apply. Apply for licensure by endorsement through IDFPR; eligible applicants can request a temporary endorsement permit to begin working while the permanent application is pending. Our Illinois Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Explore Rockford, IL
Rockford, IL carries hospital coverage for a broad stretch of northern Illinois, with several inpatient campuses generating travel demand in intensive care units and emergency departments. Chicago Rockford International Airport sits minutes south of town, and I-90 puts both Chicago and Madison about ninety minutes away. Most traveler housing lands in Loves Park, Machesney Park, or Belvidere, with commutes and errands sharing the same US-20 and north-south arterials. Living costs run far below Chicago, one of the practical reasons travelers take Rockford contracts over the bigger market down the interstate. The Rock River path system threads through downtown, and Rock Cut State Park sits at the metro's northern edge for hiking and paddling.
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