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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: OR - Operating Room Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 40 hours per week Shift: 8 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 5x8hrs Hours: 40 hrs/wk Start Date: May 11, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at a Level I Trauma Center in Oak Lawn, IL, requiring Epic experience and the ability to scrub and circulate. Details Work setting is a 794-bed, Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center located in Oak Lawn, IL, approximately 45 minutes from Chicago Unit is a Surgery Room with 28 beds, including 2 hybrid rooms for CV/Vascular cases Approximately 60–75 cases per day across the unit; hybrid rooms see 5–10 cases per day Patient population includes outpatient, inpatient, and trauma cases — GSW, stabbings, kidney and heart transplants, donor cases, general, GYN, urology, robotics, vascular, ortho, neuro, and open heart/CABG Hybrid room cases include TAVR, AAA, endarterectomies, angiograms, and fistula revisions (adult patients only) Approximately 20% pediatric cases (open hearts, appendectomy, cholecystectomy); no liver or lung transplants Unit participates in Gifts of Hope (organ donation) cases OR operates 24/7, 365 days per year; M–F primary hours 0730–2300, with skeleton crew for trauma and urgent cases after 2300 Weekend hours are Sat–Sun 0700–1700, with skeleton crew after 1700 for trauma and urgent cases only This posting is for a Night Shift position with hours of Sun–Thurs 10:45p–7:15a Schedule is rotation-based on a 6-week cycle; candidates will be placed where needed and cannot self-schedule Weekend rotation: 1 full weekend (Fri/Sat) every 4th week On-call required: 3 call shifts per 6-week period; 30-minute response time required; sleeping room available for on-call team members No floating required EMR: Epic (experience required); IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Pyxis Requirements Active Illinois (IL) RN license required Current BLS certification required Minimum 2–3 years of acute care OR experience required; most recent experience must be within the last year Ability to scrub and circulate required Trauma experience at a Level I or II facility required Epic EMR experience required Critical care experience preferred At least 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN dated within the last year required for consideration Candidate's full middle name or initial, date of birth, and last 4 digits of SSN required for consideration Additional Information Orientation includes Day 1 meeting with educators and ANM, login access setup, online modules, and Epic training; Days 2–3 consist of unit orientation Department support includes a charge nurse (no patient assignment M–F, available to assist on weekends and evenings), anesthesiologist bedside monitoring, resource nurse, ANM, educators, service line reps, and an Epic super-user Holiday coverage required: 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday Scrubs are provided by the facility Parking is free Local candidates are accepted at the same rate; no radius rules apply First-time travelers are welcome to apply Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months before being eligible for a travel assignment American Traveler Job ID P-696932. 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: 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.