CVOR RN in Chicago, Illinois
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,743/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $76.19
- Weekly
- $2,743
- Yearly (full-time)
- $142,636
- Contract length
- 16 weeks
This job pays about $76.19/hour — 65% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois ($46.15/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois right now
- 1,399 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 50 of them in Chicago.
- Pay in these listings: $9.66 – $99.07/hour, median $60.83/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Illinois: $46.15/hour ($95,992/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($65.95/hour across 433 jobs).
Job description
Job Description
Take your CVOR expertise to Chicago for a 16-week travel contract as an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse. You will primarily serve as a circulator in a surgical setting, with scrub experience preferred but not required. This assignment is designed for a seasoned traveler with at least two years of CVOR experience and prior travel experience. A current Illinois permanent license, BSN, CPR, PALS, and Epic experience are required. Pack your clinical know-how and your city-exploring shoes for an assignment in the heart of Chicago.
Weather
Chicago typically offers crisp, cool weather during this time of year, with comfortable daytime temperatures, cooler evenings, colorful foliage, and occasional rain. Layers and a light waterproof jacket are useful for exploring the city.
Fun Things To Do
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City Views: Visit Millennium Park, walk along the Chicago Riverwalk, and enjoy the architecture downtown.
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Museum Day: Explore the Art Institute of Chicago or the Museum of Science and Industry.
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Food Tour: Sample deep-dish pizza, Chicago-style hot dogs, and neighborhood favorites throughout the city.
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Day Trip to Oak Park: Tour Frank Lloyd Wright sites and stroll through the historic village.
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Day Trip to Indiana Dunes: Hike the lakeshore trails and enjoy scenic views along Lake Michigan.
Job Specifics
City and State: Chicago, Illinois
Shift: 10-hour days
Duration: 16 weeks
Weekly Hours: 40
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