REGISTERED NURSE - OPERATING ROOM

Insight Health Systems; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching (4%)

Dental, health, vision, life insurance

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Chicago is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. This full-time role involves providing patient care, evaluating responses, and engaging in multidisciplinary collaboration. Candidates must be graduates of accredited nursing programs, possess Illinois RN Licenses, and have at least 3 years of OR experience, particularly in spine, orthopedics, and robotic surgery. A sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits, including 401(k) matching, are offered.

Qualifications

• 3 years of OR nursing experience, including spine, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition quickly.
• Relevant certifications (PALS, NRP, etc.) as required by specialty.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for an assigned population of patients.
• Evaluate patient response to care and adjust care plans as needed.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to ensure quality of care.

Skills

Critical thinking skills

Assessing patient needs

Delegation

Patient education

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Current RN License in the State of Illinois

Current CPR certification

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE - OPERATING ROOM

Join Insight Health Systems as a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room. Full‑time, 8‑hour shifts Monday‑Friday (7 a.m.‑3:30 p.m.) with a 24‑hour on‑call schedule shared among OR team members.

Pay Range

Base pay: $30.00/hr – $43.00/hr. Sign‑on bonus available. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

Responsibilities

• Uses the nursing process, critical thinking skills, and professional judgment to provide care for an assigned population of patients.
• Assesses patient needs and determines care requirements.
• Plans care and delegates tasks to ancillary personnel based on patient assessment.
• Evaluates patient response to care and adjusts care plans as needed.
• Promotes patient/family independence through education related to the patient’s condition, treatment, medications, and ongoing self‑care.
• Maintains Level I status through ongoing professional development.
• Demonstrates awareness of organizational values, mission, and philosophy in all interactions.
• Documents nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) and other required documentation.
• Completes unit orientation, mandatory in‑service requirements, and at least 8 hours of continuing education within the last year specific to daily clinical practice.
• Participates in discharge planning, collaborates with multidisciplinary team, and ensures quality of care through regulatory compliance.
• Uses supplies efficiently and works with management to adjust unit supply levels.
• Other duties related to patient care and unit operations as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN License in the State of Illinois.
• Current CPR certification; ACLS preferred and required within the first year for certain specialties.
• Relevant certifications (PALS, NRP, etc.) as required by specialty.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition quickly.
• Knowledge of patient growth and development needs.
• Accurate and detail‑oriented work performance.
• 3 years of OR nursing experience, including spine, orthopedics, and robotic surgery.
• Variable hours availability.
• Good knowledge of inventory and supplies in the operating room.

Benefits

• 401(k); 401(k) matching (4%)
• Dental, health, vision, life insurance
• Paid time off; paid sick time and vacation effective 90 days after employment
• Short‑ and long‑term disability; basic life insurance after 30 days of employment

Insight Employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID‑19 as a condition of employment, with accommodation for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

Insight is an equal‑opportunity employer and values workplace diversity.