Registered Nurse (RN) -Operating Room

Hugh Chatham Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Operating Room-CV Service Line. This full-time role offers 7:00–17:30 hours, with 4‑10 hour shifts Mon-Fri and on-call responsibilities.

The OR handles diverse specialty surgeries, emphasizing patient education and seamless transitions. You will scrub and circulate, provide comprehensive patient care, and collaborate with teams to uphold safety and quality across the perioperative spectrum.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in operating room; CV OR preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a skilled RN, coordinate care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead with evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, and teamwork to ensure the best patient outcomes.

Skills

Operating room

BLS

Nursing license

Circulate & scrub

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

Surgical equipment

Job description

Department

37703 Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center - Surgery Room

Status

Full time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hours Per Week

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information

0700 - 1730 Monday - Friday. Call Required

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

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

Chicago, IL (Lakeview Neighborhood)

Full time; 7a-5:30p;

4-10 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 1 year of nursing experience in operating room; prefer CV OR experience
• Ability to scrub and circulate a plus

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.

Accolades Include

• 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.

Your feedback matters.

Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our Commitment To You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits And More

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.