Perioperative RN – Operating Room (OR) – Growth & Benefits

Northwestern Medicine; McHenry (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Professional Development

Well-being Fund

Matching 401(k)

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Life Insurance

Annual Salary Increase & Incentive

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Staff Nurse Inpatient in Illinois. The role requires a BSN and an Illinois RN license with BLS.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for acutely ill patients, collaborating with families and the health team to achieve optimal outcomes. The position offers comprehensive benefits, training and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, equity-driven culture and a commitment to high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• BSN required.
• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse license.
• American Heart Association BLS required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities.
• Strong analytic abilities.
• ADN acceptable if you commit to obtain BSN within 3 years of starting.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.
• Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care.
• Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan focused on outcomes and decisions related to care and delivery of services.
• Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects.
• Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions and personalizes the care plan based on findings.
• Uses the best available evidence to guide practice decisions.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Analytical abilities

Education

BSN

Illinois RN license

ADN acceptable with plan to obtain BSN

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is hiring a Staff Nurse Inpatient in Illinois. The role requires a BSN and an Illinois RN license with BLS.

You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care for acutely ill patients, collaborating with families and the health team to achieve optimal outcomes. The position offers comprehensive benefits, training and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, equity-driven culture and a commitment to high‑quality care.