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Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Fairfield, Illinois

Apply for a 13-week Travel Operating Room RN assignment in Fairfield, Illinois, providing perioperative nursing care for adult and pediatric patients. Join a collaborative surgical services team and support safe, high-quality care in a three-room operating suite. Fairfield is a welcoming southeastern Illinois community with a relaxed atmosphere, scenic surroundings, and convenient access to outdoor recreation and small-town amenities.

Travel OR RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Location: Fairfield, Illinois
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• End Date: February 15, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Scheduling: Block scheduling may be considered
• Patient Population: Adults and some pediatric patients
• Clinical Environment: Three operating rooms with EPIC charting
• Local Candidate Policy: Candidates residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Operating Room RN Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in the working state or an applicable compact-state license
• At least 1 year of professional nursing experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider prior to providing direct patient care
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination
• Operating room, perioperative nursing, or surgical services experience preferred
• Two years of critical care experience preferred
• Completion of an operating room internship program preferred
• ACLS or PALS preferred at hire; may be required based on department needs
• CNOR certification and SGNA-related experience preferred
• Ability to provide age-appropriate care to neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Ability to safely lift, move, position, and transport patients and work around infectious materials, surgical equipment, chemicals, radiation, and other clinical hazards while following safety protocols

Travel OR RN Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative nursing care using the nursing process
• Assess patients before, during, and after procedures; identify priorities; implement individualized care plans; and evaluate outcomes
• Coordinate patient care with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team
• Maintain a safe, organized, and comfortable operating room environment for patients and the surgical team
• Monitor adherence to sterile technique, infection prevention practices, and applicable perioperative standards
• Anticipate surgical team needs by preparing supplies, opening sterile packs, operating equipment, and maintaining accurate documentation
• Assist with patient positioning, gowning, draping, surgical preparation, IV insertion, catheter placement, and other perioperative procedures within scope of practice
• Assist anesthesia during induction and emergence and safely move and transport patients
• Administer medications safely in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and standards of practice
• Provide patient and family education, including discharge instructions and support throughout the surgical experience
• Delegate care appropriately, support team learning, and collaborate with colleagues to promote effective patient outcomes
• Protect patient privacy, advocate for patient safety, and participate in quality improvement activities

Apply now for this Travel Operating Room RN opportunity in Fairfield, Illinois, and join a dedicated surgical services 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.