School Registered Nurse (RN) in Gurnee, IL

Soliant; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing assistance

Meals/incidentals

Job summary

Soliant Health is seeking a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to support elementary and junior high students as a float building nurse in a Gurnee, IL area school district. This contract role covers multiple campuses with full-time hours and immediate start.

The successful candidate will manage diabetic regimens, catheter care, and routine medication administration while maintaining detailed medical records and collaborating with staff to ensure student wellness and safety.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN or LPN in Illinois must be active and in good standing.
• Experience in school nursing or pediatric settings preferred.
• Ability to manage diabetic regimens and complex pediatric care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct on-site nursing care as a float nurse across school health offices.
• Respond to acute and chronic health needs including diabetes management and interventions.
• Keep accurate medical records and monitor immunizations per state rules.
• Serve as health resource for students, staff and families, promoting wellness and safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support student learning with safe accommodations.

Skills

Illinois RN or LPN license

School nursing experience

Pediatric care experience

Diabetic care familiarity

G-tube feeding knowledge

Catheter care

Medication administration

Caseload management 400-800

Interpersonal skills

Job description

An exciting opportunity awaits for a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to make a meaningful difference for students in a dynamic, supportive educational environment on a contract basis. Based in a school district serving 28 campuses near Gurnee, IL, this temporary assignment offers a full-time schedule with immediate start, supporting elementary and junior high students as a float building nurse.

Key Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN or LPN license required
• Demonstrated experience in school nursing or pediatric settings
• Familiarity and comfort with diabetic care, G-tube feeding, catheter care, and administering medications
• Ability to adapt quickly, managing a caseload ranging from 400-800 students across multiple locations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with staff, students, and families

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver direct nursing care on-site as a float nurse within various school health offices
• Respond to acute and chronic health needs, including management of diabetic regimens and specialized medical interventions
• Maintain accurate medical records, monitor immunizations, and document care in compliance with state regulations
• Serve as a health resource for students, faculty, and families, promoting student wellness and safety
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create safe accommodations and support student learning

This position provides a flexible full-time schedule, with elementary school hours from 8:15am-3:15pm and junior high school hours from 7:30am-2:30pm. The contract is expected to run for approximately three months from the start date, providing a valuable chance to positively impact young lives.

Compensation for this position ranges from $25.00 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.