Step into a critical role as an OR Tech in Illinois, where every shift supports life-saving procedures and seamless surgical flow. In this travel assignment, you’ll bring precision, teamwork, and sterile technique to the operating room, helping surgeons deliver the best possible outcomes. Starting November 16, 2025, you’ll work on contracts measured in weeks with a robust weekly pay between $2,040 and $2,086 and guaranteed hours of 36 per week, ensuring financial stability as you expand your professional horizons. Beyond the OR, you’ll discover the rich landscapes of Illinois—lush gardens, rolling forests, and vibrant communities—alongside opportunities to take your skills to diverse facilities across the United States. Imagine the satisfaction of mastering instrument handling, counts, and room turnover while building a reputation as a dependable, composed, and skilled perioperative teammate. This is more than a job; it’s a pathway to meaningful care, continuous learning, and lasting impact on patient outcomes.

Location benefits go beyond the walls of an operating room. Carbondale, in southern Illinois, blends small-town charm with access to outdoor adventure, top-tier healthcare facilities, and a welcoming community that values health professionals. The area offers opportunities to immerse yourself in Shawnee National Forest’s scenic trails, discover the awe of Garden of the Gods, and unwind in serene natural spaces after demanding cases. For travelers seeking broader experiences, the program also provides the chance to work in various locations across the U.S., exposing you to a range of hospital cultures, surgical teams, instrumentation sets, and clinical protocols. This mix of steady local assignment and national mobility means you can cultivate a rich portfolio of perioperative skills while savoring the unique flavors of each city, region, or campus you visit. You’ll gain resilience, adaptability, and a broader network of peers, all while enjoying the safety net of consistent scheduling and guaranteed hours.

Role specifics and benefits are designed to empower you every step of the way. As an OR Tech, you will prepare the operating room for procedures, ensuring sterile technique and correct setup of all instruments, implants, and equipment. You’ll participate in counts with accuracy, anticipate the needs of the surgical team, pass instruments efficiently, and assist with patient positioning under the surgeon’s guidance. Your meticulous attention to detail keeps cases flowing smoothly, reduces delays, and protects patient safety in high-stakes environments. You’ll support a variety of specialties, learn new instrumentation, and contribute to rapid decontamination and turnover processes so the next case can begin on time. The opportunity for professional growth is built in: you can expand your expertise in instrumentation, sterile processing, and perioperative teamwork, pursuing additional certifications or specialized training to unlock further responsibilities and leadership opportunities. Our program emphasizes mentorship, hands-on learning, and exposure to best practices across facilities, so you can continuously elevate your skill set.

This role also offers competitive benefits that recognize your expertise and the demands of travel healthcare. In addition to your weekly pay, you may be eligible for a sign-on or performance bonus, helping you maximize your earnings from the outset. Housing assistance is available to ease relocation and ensure comfortable, convenient living arrangements near your assignment. We also provide extension opportunities, so successful placements can transition into longer contracts if you’re seeking greater continuity or leadership roles. Importantly, you’ll have comprehensive support from a dedicated team with 24/7 availability while you travel with the company, so you’re never alone when questions arise, or when you need fast guidance in unfamiliar settings. This robust support network is designed to reduce stress, facilitate smooth transitions between assignments, and keep you focused on delivering safe, high-quality patient care.

Our company values emphasize empowering staff, enabling real career advancement, and fostering a supportive, collaborative work environment. You’ll be part of a community that respects your contributions, offers clear pathways for progression, and prioritizes your wellbeing and professional development. Whether you’re navigating new facilities, adopting different perioperative protocols, or pursuing specialty credentials, you’ll find resources, mentorship, and a culture that celebrates continuous improvement. We’re committed to helping you grow as a clinician, a teammate, and a skilled traveler who can adapt to diverse surgical teams while maintaining the highest standards of patient safety and care.

Ready to apply? This is your chance to join a company that truly values your expertise, provides steady hours, competitive pay, and a tangible pathway to broaden your impact across the country. If you’re excited by the prospect of delivering quality perioperative care, collaborating with diverse teams, and exploring new places while earning a rewarding living, apply now and embark on your journey beginning November 16, 2025. The opportunity awaits you to shape the future of surgical care while building a robust, dynamic career.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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Why Join TLC Nursing?
Competitive Compensation: Earn the best weekly rates on your assignment. We will beat any offer for the same open position.
Diverse Work Settings: You will experience diverse environments such as acute care, long-term care, schools, clinics, summer camps, and prisons.
Guaranteed Hours: Secure a consistent 36 or 40-hour workweek with opportunities for overtime.

Benefits:
Your Wellbeing Matters: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
25K Life Insurance on day one!
401k with matching contribution.
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Immediate availability of Aflac for your purchase.
Stay Comfortable: Opt for our fully furnished housing, including utilities, or choose a housing stipend.
Unlimited referral bonus!
Access to unlimited continuing education units online.

We are proudly a Nurse-owned and operated travel nurse and travel healthcare staffing agency!

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