Apply Now

Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs Illinois for RNs

Top OR Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in Illinois. We currently offer 1 of the best available OR nurse travel jobs in the state. Illinois OR travel jobs are currently available in cities like Chicago. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Illinois OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Operating Room travel nurse in Illinois as of Mar 1, 2025 was $2,261 weekly. Currently, you can find OR jobs in Illinois with a salary range from $1,618 per week. The city with the highest paying OR job in Illinois currently is Chicago with a position for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room at $1,783 per week.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Illinois.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for an Operating Room travel nurse job in Illinois including 13 weeks.

Illinois is a popular place to work for OR travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Show more Show less

Top Cities in Illinois with Travel Operating Room Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 Operating Room jobs in Illinois and 122 Operating Room jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

View All Jobs in Illinois

Highest Paying Jobs in West Burlington, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in West Burlington.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Burlington, Iowa – 52655
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,010 to $2,215
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
show more show less
View all Jobs in West Burlington, IA

Highest Paying Jobs in Chicago, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Chicago.
travel
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chicago, Illinois – 60631
  • 8 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,618 to $1,783
Weekly Pay*
Busy OR Department performs open hearts, multiple medical and orthopedic surgeries amongst all surgical cases.
show more show less
View all Jobs in Chicago, IL

Highest Paying Jobs in Louisville, KY

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Louisville.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
  • 12 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,702 to $1,876
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.
show more show less
View all Jobs in Louisville, KY

Highest Paying Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Fort Wayne.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Fort Wayne, Indiana – 46804
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,471 to $1,621
Weekly Pay*
– 396 bed tertiary care facility located in Indiana’s second-largest city. Fort Wayne is a three-time All American City Award winner, consistently cited for high quality of life, low cost of living and warm Hoosier Hospitality. – Build your resume at our Level 2 Adult & Pediatric Trauma center, northern Indiana’s only heart and kidney transplant programs, an accredited bariatric surgery center, an accredited and commended community hospital cancer care program and a certified primary stroke center.
show more show less
View all Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Highest Paying Jobs in Des Moines, IA

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Operating Room positions available in Des Moines.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 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
show more show less
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
  • 10 D,
  • May 18, 2025
  • 13
$2,270 to $2,501
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
show more show less
View all Jobs in Des Moines, IA

Discover Operating Room Jobs in Illinois with AMN Passport!

Download the AMN Passport mobile app and boost your next job application with three easy steps.
Let Auto-Submission Work for You
Set your job preferences and let AMN Passport’s Auto-Submission help you find your ideal job, saving time and effort.
Become a Top Candidate
Finish your profile and tasks in the Task Center to ensure you’re eligible for assignments.
Save Searches, Receive Job Alerts
Save your Searches and receive tailored notifications based on your preferences.

Statistics on OR Jobs in Illinois

Review helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in Illinois. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the state of Illinois. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Illinois for travel nursing jobs.

Salary Range

Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Operating Room Jobs in Illinois

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

An OR nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,226 per week.

How much does a night shift OR travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,166 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift OR travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,377 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Operating Room jobs are available in Illinois?

There are currently 1 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Illinois. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Operating Room staff in Illinois?

  • Crusader Community Health in Rockford
  • Porter Dental Center in Lockport
  • Centralia Correctional Center in Centralia
  • East Moline Correctional Center in East Moline
  • Vienna Correctional Center in Vienna

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

Based on the last 6 months of data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common shifts in Illinois cities.

What is the most common contract duration for OR travel jobs in Illinois?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for an Operating Room travel job in Illinois is 13.

Healthcare Facilities in Illinois that offer Operating Room Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Illinois area that have historically offered jobs for Operating Room professionals.
Carle Foundation Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 19, 16, 13, 20, 10, and 11
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
611 W. PARK ST.
Urbana, IL 61801
Trinity Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 6, 10, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy House Supervisor Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pre/Post Operative Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry
Address
2701 17th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St.
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 13, 107, and 8
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Postpartum Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry
Address
800 East Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL 62769
Carle Health Methodist Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 6, and 11
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Level I Nursery Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Pain Management Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Psychiatric Telemetry Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
221 NE Glen Oak
Peoria, IL 61636
Carle Health Proctor Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 8
Departments
Dialysis Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Address
5409 N. KNOXVILLE AVE.
Peoria, IL 61614
St. James Hospitals and Health Centers
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, 10, and 7
Departments
Case Manager Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Telemetry
Address
20201 South Crawford Avenue
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 10
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
8201 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
Nearby Neighborhoods
Colonial Gardens (61103), Normandy Heights (61109), Victory Homes (61109), Pine Manor (61109), Harrison Avenue Gardens (61104)
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room First Assist Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit
Address
405 W Jackson St
Carbondale, IL 62901
St Marys Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Emergency Room Emergency Room First Assist Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1800 E. LAKE SHORE DR.
Decatur, IL 62521
Nearby Neighborhoods
Longview Place (62526)
Herrin Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
201 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
* 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.