School Nurse RN - $46-49 per hour

Cross Country Education; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract School Nurse (RN) for Chicago, IL, to support K–8 students with in-person nursing and health services during the 2026–2027 school year. You will manage approximately 35 students, including those with IEPs/504 Plans, providing diabetes management, asthma care, and medication support in a collaborative setting.

Qualified candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Nursing and an Illinois RN license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Illinois RN license required.
• School nursing experience with IEPs/504 Plans preferred.
• Experience with K–8 students is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person nursing services to K–8 students.
• Manage ~35 students and support daily health needs.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Monitor and respond to student health concerns per individual plans.

Skills

School nursing

IEP/504 Plans

Diabetes management

Asthma care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing

Illinois RN License

Job description

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract nurse RN School RN for a local contract nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: School RN
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: 41 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Make a meaningful impact on student health and well-being! Cross Country Education is seeking a dedicated School Nurse (RN) to provide essential healthcare services to K–8 students, support ongoing health needs, and promote everyday student wellness throughout the 2026–2027 school year in Chicago, IL.
Position Overview
Provide in-person nursing services to K–8 students, supporting daily healthcare needs and promoting a safe, healthy school environment.
Manage an average caseload of approximately 35 students, including students with IEPs and 504 Plans. Provide common health services such as diabetes management, asthma care, medication support, and routine student health needs.
Monitor and respond to student health concerns while ensuring appropriate care is provided in accordance with individual healthcare plans and required service minutes.
Collaborate with school staff, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student health, wellness, and successful participation in school.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
Valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
School nursing experience and familiarity with IEPs and 504 Plans strongly preferred, particularly experience supporting students in grades K–8
Why Join Cross Country Education?
Competitive Pay: Earn $46.10 - $49.20 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Registered Nurse, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support long-term financial goals.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a guaranteed 40-hour workweek and paid sick leave.
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2

About Cross Country Education

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.