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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Chicago, Illinois. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Chicago’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Chicago

We have 3 Operating Room travel jobs in Illinois, and 157 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Elgin, Illinois – 60123
    Distance from Chicago: 35 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,748 to $1,926
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Chicago: 124 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$2,252 to $2,481
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61614
    Distance from Chicago: 129 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! In 2024, Carle Health Proctor Hospital earned its second Magnet designation.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
    Distance from Chicago: 195 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,020 to $2,226
Weekly Pay*
Assists in operations under the supervision of physicians, registered nurses and other surgical personnel. Responsible for creating and maintaining the sterile field. Prepares the operating room by collecting needed supplies and equipment, passes instruments and other supplies to surgeons. Functions within the sterile field. Provides high quality care to the following surgical patient populations: Patient of any age undergoing surgical procedures in the following specialties: ENT, General, Orthopedics, Podiatry, Pain Management, Ophthalmology, Urology, OB/Gynecology and Endoscopy procedures. Procedures daily 20-25. We staff 2-3 staff per room, depending on the complexity of the procedure. Responsible for first and second scrubbing. Service lines in order of highest volume to lowest. General Orthopedic C-Sections OB/GYN ENT Urology Podiatry
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Midland, Michigan – 48670
    Distance from Chicago: 211 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,818 to $2,003
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48202
    Distance from Chicago: 238 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,783 to $1,965
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Waterloo, Iowa – 50702
    Distance from Chicago: 244 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,862 to $2,052
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40215
    Distance from Chicago: 268 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team. 300 bed community hospital offers a full range of vascular, orthopedic, cardiac, neurological, surgical, rehabilitative and 24/7 emergency services including 24/7 STEMI service
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Chicago: 268 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the Surgical Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Chicago: 268 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Elyria, Ohio – 44035
    Distance from Chicago: 288 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 26
$1,928 to $2,125
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Chicago: 308 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,506 to $2,762
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR’s 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Chicago: 308 miles
  • 10 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,428 to $2,676
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR’s 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Chicago: 308 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
$2,351 to $2,591
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, transitional and skilled care services and home health care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Beachwood, Ohio – 44122
    Distance from Chicago: 318 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Zanesville, Ohio – 43701
    Distance from Chicago: 323 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 16
$1,985 to $2,188
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Chicago: 347 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,395 to $2,639
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Saint Paul, Minnesota – 55125
    Distance from Chicago: 347 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$2,395 to $2,639
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kansas City, Missouri – 64132
    Distance from Chicago: 411 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,700 to $1,873
Weekly Pay*
18 suite Operating Room unit at 590 bed Level 1 Trauma center. Unit sees Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Urology, GYN, Robotics (DaVinci and Mako)
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Omaha, Nebraska – 68114
    Distance from Chicago: 430 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,864 to $2,054
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65807
    Distance from Chicago: 439 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 10
$2,232 to $2,460
Weekly Pay*
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Beckley, West Virginia – 25801
    Distance from Chicago: 443 miles
  • 10 E, 10 N,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,473 to $1,624
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Chicago: 474 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$2,708 to $2,985
Weekly Pay*
Avera is an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD. Avera serves South Dakota and surrounding areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota through six regional centers in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN. No matter where you choose to work and live, bring your expertise to Avera’s patient-centered and service-oriented environment. Join us in providing compassionate nursing care in a true team environment — and work alongside expert physicians and surgeons. At Avera, we provide nationally recognized care. We’re proud of the many awards and honors we’ve earned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Clyde, North Carolina – 28721
    Distance from Chicago: 506 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,482 to $1,634
Weekly Pay*
Continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence, Haywood Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive array of services, including orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, and includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center (includes the outpatient surgery center, laboratory, imaging center and physician practices). Haywood Regional Medical Center also operates two urgent care centers in the county, in Hazelwood and Canton. Duke Lifepoint Hospital 154 beds Orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics Chest Pain Center Joint Commission Accredited Clyde, NC 20 miles from Asheville Home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Close to: Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours Charleston SC: 4.5 hours Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours Columbia SC: 3.5 hours Greenville SC: 1.5 hours
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Chicago, Illinois

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Chicago. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Chicago and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Chicago and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Chicago, IL

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Chicago?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 8 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Chicago and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Chicago and nearby cities?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Chicago can make an average of $1,931 per week based on recent job availability.

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Chicago?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Chicago is 13 weeks.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago

Other popular cities near Chicago’s OR job opportunities are Oak Park (7.3 miles), Berwyn (7.4 miles) and Forest Park (8.7 miles). These are near to zip codes: 46311 (25.5 miles) and 46383 (40 miles).

* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.