Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

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

Job summary

Advocate Health Care in Oak Lawn, IL, is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgery department. The role involves coordinating and providing comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to ensure safety and quality outcomes.

The position requires completion of an accredited nursing program, Illinois RN license, BLS certification, and at least 6 months of RN experience. The nurse will join a team delivering high-level surgical services across multiple specialties.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• At least 6 months RN experience, not for new grads.
• Current RN license issued by the state.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Utilize evidence-based practice and clinical decision making to ensure safety.
• Lead efforts to deliver the best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Clinical decision making

Compassion

Communication skills

Evidence-based practice

Patient care coordination

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

• Hours include: 8 or 10 hour shifts. PM's

  Call Schedule.

  Some weekends and some Holidays.

  Where You Will Work:

  Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery Oak Lawn, IL

  We’reLooking 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 newgrads

  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

  WhatYou’llDo:

  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 carein accordance withestablished standards, policies, and procedures.

  Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, andskillscommunication 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 aquaternary-level hospitaloffering a full spectrum of surgical services, from general surgery to highly specialized procedures.

• Surgical Services Offered

  ACMC’s surgery department provides:

• 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 surgeryAdvocate Health Care

• TheAdvocate Heart Instituteat 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’lljoin a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.You’llbe empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whetheryou'reat the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education,you’llhelp shape the future of health—because here,we’reredefining care for you, for us, for all.
  

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