Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in Rockford, IL | Evenings (5x8)

OSF - Saint Anthony Medical Center Rockford, IL
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Travel RN
Operating Room Nurse in Rockford, IL
Weekly Pay
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$2,804
Specialty
Operating Room
Travel · RN
Shift
Evenings
5×8 hrs
Start Date
08/31
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Operating Room travel nurse job in Rockford, Illinois, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at OSF - Saint Anthony Medical Center. This role pays $2,804 per week and follows a Evenings shift with a 5x8 schedule. Read more

As the Operating Room registered nurse on this assignment, you'll circulate surgical cases, verify patients, sites, and counts, participate in surgical time-outs, and safeguard sterile technique from setup through handoff to recovery.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this Operating Room travel nurse job in Rockford, IL, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: OSF - Saint Anthony Medical Center
  • Location: Rockford, IL 61107
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Evenings (5x8)

Responsibilities

  • Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
  • Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
  • Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
  • Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol

Travel Operating Room Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Illinois and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – 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.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in Illinois

Single-state license required. Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you'll need a state-specific license. Our licensing team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the Illinois Licensing Center →

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.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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