Operating Room Nurse — 12-Hour Night Shifts, Full-Time

UChicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

UChicago Medicine's Comer Operating Room in Hyde Park seeks an experienced Operating Room Nurse for a full-time, onsite night shift. You will provide patient- and family-centered perioperative care and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an ADN, Illinois RN license, and CPR certification. While a trauma nursing background and scrub experience are preferred, the position emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and ongoing education.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Current Illinois Registered Nurse license.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and provide patient- and family-centered care.
• Plan and implement nursing interventions based on the scheduled procedure, patient assessment, and developmental needs.
• Perform nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and specialty practice standards.
• Prepare and administer medications and treatments safely according to physician orders.
• Evaluate patient responses, adjust nursing interventions as appropriate, and document care accurately.
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide patient and family education that supports recovery and transitions of care.
• Maintain required unit and hospital competencies and participate in continuing education.
• Follow patient-safety, infection-prevention, and quality standards.
• Participate in unit meetings, quality-improvement activities, and orientation of new staff.
• Assume charge nurse or preceptor responsibilities as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Illinois Registered Nurse license

CPR certification

Job description

UChicago Medicine's Comer Operating Room in Hyde Park seeks an experienced Operating Room Nurse for a full-time, onsite night shift. You will provide patient- and family-centered perioperative care and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

The role requires an ADN, Illinois RN license, and CPR certification. While a trauma nursing background and scrub experience are preferred, the position emphasizes teamwork, patient safety, and ongoing education.