Operating Room Registered Nurse

The Employee Connect; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Competitive base salary: $75,000–$95,0

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

CNOR certification reimbursement

Job summary

The Employee Connect is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for its surgical services team in the greater Chicago area. This full-time, permanent role is in a well-established acute care setting that values clinical excellence, patient safety, and collaborative performance.

The ideal candidate has perioperative nursing experience, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to function effectively in a high-volume OR.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Illinois
• Minimum 2 years perioperative nursing in acute care OR
• BLS required; ACLS preferred
• CNOR preferred or willing to obtain
• Proficient in scrub and circulating roles across multiple specialties
• Strong sterile technique and OR safety knowledge
• Excellent communication and teamwork under pressure
• Authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled scrub and circulating nursing support across surgical specialties
• Conduct preoperative patient assessments and prepare the surgical environment
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and technologists to anticipate needs
• Monitor and document patient status intraoperatively and postoperatively
• Maintain accurate surgical counts, implant records, and specimen documentation
• Ensure all equipment is sterilized and ready prior to each case
• Participate in quality improvement, staff education, and competency validation
• Support orientation and mentorship of new OR staff and nursing students

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Scrub nursing

Circulating nursing

Infection control

Teamwork

Education

RN license in Illinois

ACLS certification (preferred)

CNOR certification (preferred)

BLS certification (required)

Job description

About the Role

A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join their surgical services team in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. This is a full-time permanent opportunity within a well-established acute care environment that values clinical excellence, patient safety, and collaborative team performance. The ideal candidate brings strong perioperative nursing experience, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to function effectively across a high-volume, fast-paced OR setting.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide skilled scrub and circulating nursing support across a broad range of surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and laparoscopic procedures
• Conduct thorough preoperative patient assessments and prepare the surgical environment in compliance with infection control and safety standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to anticipate procedural needs and maintain optimal room efficiency
• Monitor and document patient status throughout intraoperative and immediate postoperative phases
• Maintain accurate surgical counts, implant records, and specimen documentation per institutional policy
• Ensure all equipment is properly sterilized, inspected, and ready prior to each case
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and ongoing competency validation
• Support orientation and mentorship of new OR staff and nursing students as applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state of Illinois
• Minimum of 2 years of perioperative nursing experience in an acute care or hospital-based OR setting
• Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• CNOR certification preferred or willingness to obtain
• Demonstrated proficiency in both scrub and circulating roles across multiple surgical specialties
• Strong understanding of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and OR safety protocols
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a high-pressure environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available

Benefits & Pay

• Competitive base salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions
• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and observed holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
• CNOR certification reimbursement
• Collaborative, team-oriented surgical culture with opportunities for advancement