Registered Nurse (RN) –Operating Room

Advocate Health Care; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room in Downers Grove, IL. You will join a high‑caliber surgical program focused on delivering exceptional patient care within a dynamic, fast‑paced setting.

As part of the OR team, you will work across specialties including Open heart and Neuro, with access to aRobotic Surgery Program, aimed at providing the best outcomes for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Use evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in specialties within the OR program.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

RN license

Nursing program completion

Job description

Where You Will Work

15 Surgical Suites in a level 1 Trauma Center

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room

Downers Grove, IL

Where You Will Work

15 Surgical Suites in a level 1 Trauma Center

Various Specialties including Open heart and Neuro

Robust Robotic Surgery Program

Call response time 30 minutes

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

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 Good Samaritan Hospital is committed to providing clinically excellent, compassionate care. Through strong partnerships with outstanding physicians and nursing staffs, we are improving the health of residents in our communities and meeting the highest standards for patient care.

Over its nearly 40-year history, Advocate Good Samaritan has evolved into a recognized national leader in health care. The hospital earned a Crystal Award from Truven Health Analytics in 2014 for being named to the 100 Top Hospitals list five times. It also is the only health care organization in the state to earn the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, achieving the honor in 2010.

Advocate Good Samaritan features DuPage County’s only Level I trauma center, a certified Level III neonatal intensive care unit and Magnet recognition for nursing excellence. A range of services are offered at the hospital, including cardiology, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, stroke care, obstetrics and gynecology, low-dose diagnostic imaging, and a comprehensive breast center. Advocate Good Samaritan is part of Advocate Health Care

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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