
OR | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Herrin, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $67.22
- Weekly
- $2,420
- Yearly (full-time)
- $125,840
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- November 9, 2026
This job pays about $67.22/hour — 46% 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
- 1,392 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 6 of them in Herrin.
- 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 ($65.50/hour across 425 jobs).
Job description
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Travel Contract – Herrin, Illinois
Join a collaborative perioperative team as an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Herrin, Illinois. This on-site travel nursing opportunity is ideal for a circulating nurse who is confident supporting complex orthopedic, urologic, spine, and robotic surgical procedures.
Located in Southern Illinois, Herrin offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the broader region.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Herrin, Illinois
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360-$2,480
- Start Date: November 9, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Employment Type: Travel contract
- Healthcare Setting: Operating Room and perioperative services
- Shift: Days; 12-hour shift designation with a posted schedule of approximately 0800-1830, four days per week
- Call Requirements: One weeknight and two weekend days per month; additional call may be needed based on department requirements
- Additional Scheduling: May float to other facilities as needed
Operating Room Registered Nurse Requirements
- Current Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of professional nursing experience; operating room experience preferred
- Demonstrated ability to circulate independently in the Operating Room
- Experience with orthopedic, urology, spine, and robotic surgical procedures preferred
- Current CPR/BLS certification
- Current ACLS certification
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and teamwork skills
- Ability to work on-site, participate in call rotations, and float when needed
OR RN Responsibilities
- Assess patients and identify their physical, mental, and spiritual care needs.
- Plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary perioperative team.
- Circulate effectively during a variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic, urologic, spine, and robotic cases.
- Provide patients and responsible persons with clear explanations and instructions.
- Use nursing clinical judgment to recognize, respond to, and report changes in patient condition.
- Maintain accurate and complete medical records and support required patient-care quality measures.
- Promote a healthy workplace through professional communication and constructive conflict management.
- Participate in continuing education and maintain current clinical competencies.
- Participate in assigned weekday and weekend call coverage.
Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel contract in Herrin, Illinois, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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