Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room-CV Service Line in Chicago, IL. The role requires OR experience, an active RN license in the state, and BLS certification, with a schedule that includes night shifts and on-call requirements.

The unit features multiple OR suites and is part of a comprehensive surgical services team focused on high-quality patient care and education for a smooth care continuum.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license valid in the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• Minimum of 2 years OR RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best experience using evidence-based practice and communication.

Skills

OR Nursing

RN License

BLS

2+ Years OR

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room-CV Service Line

Chicago, IL (Lakeview Neighborhood)

Full time; 11p-7:30a or 11p-7:30a

4-10 or 5-8 hour shifts-Mon-Fri;

Call required; must be within 30 minutes of hospital to meet call

May be willing to convert this position to a Weekender role; 7a-7:30p every Fri, Sat and Sun for right candidate (no call if weekender).

Where You Will Work:

The unit has 12 OR suites in the main hospital and 6 state of the art operating rooms in the Outpatient Center for Advanced Care. The surgical services division also provides pre and post-operative care focusing on the education of patients and families and providing smooth transitions between settings for the best patient outcomes. The OR performs all specialty surgeries except transplants, and offers state-of-the-art equipment and services. The surgery department is staffed 24 hours during the week.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Minimum of 2 years OR RN experience required

What You’ll Do:

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s history spans 100 years of caring for the community in the heart of Lakeview in Chicago, IL. The hospital is state-of-the-art 397-bed, non-academic teaching hospital. A new tower opened Fall of 2025. Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

• Level I Trauma Center
• EDAP
• Primary Stroke
• Level III Perinatal
• LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity
• NAPBC / NAPRC
• CARF
• MBSAQIP

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

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