Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Advocate Health; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for surgery in Oak Lawn, IL. The role emphasizes coordinating patient care using the nursing process and collaborating within a skilled surgical team.

The position requires finishing an accredited nursing program, possessing an RN license in Illinois, and a current BLS certification. Prior OR or perioperative experience is valued as part of delivering safe, high‑quality care.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• At least 6 months of RN experience; not suitable for new grads.
• 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.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

RN experience

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Where You Will Work:

Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery Oak Lawn, IL

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is not for new grads
• 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 Christ Medical Center (ACMC) in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is a quaternary-level hospital offering a full spectrum of surgical services, from general surgery to highly specialized procedures.

Surgical Services Offered

• General surgery (trauma, critical care, minimally invasive)
• Orthopedic surgery
• Urologyandurologic robotic surgery
• Neurosurgery
• Cardiothoracic surgery (including heart transplant, ventricular assist device implantation, and robotic mitral-valve repair)
• Vascular surgery
• Oral & maxillofacial surgery
• ENT (ear, nose & throat)
• Plastic surgery
• Minimally invasive urogynecologic surgery Advocate Health Care

The Advocate Heart Institute at ACMC is nationally ranked for ventricular assist device (VAD) surgeries and is one of the few centers in Chicago performing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for lobectomies, pneumothoraces, and mediastinal tumors.

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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