Registered Nurse School Setting - Chicago, IL

Sunbelt Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Sunbelt Staffing is seeking a Registered Nurse to support K-8 students in a school setting near Chicago. This full-time, direct-hire role emphasizes student wellness, health education, and a safe school environment with approximately 500 students on campus.

Candidates with pediatric or school health experience are preferred, but motivated clinical nurses transitioning to school nursing are welcomed. Compensation ranges from $28.00 to $45.00 per hour, with benefits including healthcare; housing

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted RN license.
• Pediatric, school, or community health experience is advantageous.
• Strong communication with students, staff, families.
• Ability to work in a busy, diverse school setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care and medication administration to K-8 students.
• Assess and address student health needs and document accurately.
• Promote health education and resources within the school community.
• Serve as liaison between students, families, and faculty.
• Support health and safety policy implementation on campus.

Skills

RN license

Pediatric/School health

Strong communication

Busy, diverse setting

Reliable commute to Waukegan campus

Job description

Make a meaningful impact supporting K-8 students as a Registered Nurse in a dynamic school environment near Chicago! This full-time, direct hire opportunity offers the rewarding chance to serve a vibrant learning community of approximately 500 children at a well-established campus.

This is a unique role for registered nurses who are inspired to foster student wellness, health education, and a safe school setting. School nursing experience is a plus, but candidates from clinical backgrounds are welcomeprovided you can thoughtfully communicate your motivation for making the transition to a school-based role. Please be aware that compensation for school positions often differs from traditional clinical nursing.

Key Qualifications:

• Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience in pediatric, school, or community health is advantageous
• Strong communication skills for interacting with students, staff, and families
• Comfort with large student populations and working in a busy, diverse setting
• Ability to commute reliably to the Waukegan campuscandidates must confirm comfort with the location

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide direct care, medication administration, and emergency support to K-8 students
• Assess and address student health needs, maintaining accurate documentation
• Promote health education and resources throughout the school community
• Serve as a compassionate liaison between students, families, and faculty
• Support the implementation of health and safety policies on campus

This is a rare opportunity to use your clinical expertise in a setting focused on prevention, education, and long-term student well-being. Contribute to a positive school culture and leave a lasting imprint on the lives of children.

Compensation for this position ranges from $28.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.