Surgical Registered Nurse

CARIN Alliance; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CARIN Alliance in Belleville, IL seeks an Inpatient Surgical Clinical Nurse to provide high-quality pre- and post-operative care on our surgical units. You will perform assessments, administer medications, manage pain, and monitor patients to support safe recovery, while coordinating care with surgeons and the broader team.

You will educate patients and families about procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge planning; participate in interdisciplinary rounds and quality initiatives; and

Qualifications

• Current nursing licensure with perioperative care proficiency.
• Ability to perform thorough assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Education patients and families and collaborate with the care team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive pre- and post-operative nursing care through assessments and monitoring.
• Administer medications, manage pain, and provide wound care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, therapists, and case managers.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and coordinate care needs.
• Educate patients and families about procedures, recovery, and discharge planning.
• Contribute to quality and safety initiatives and pursue ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Nursing licensure

Perioperative care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Pain management

Wound care

Team collaboration

Patient education

Quality and safety

Job description

Inpatient Surgical Clinical Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered nursing care on surgical units. Responsibilities include delivering comprehensive pre- and post-operative care through patient assessments, medication administration, pain management, wound care, and continuous monitoring to support safe recovery. The role involves collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, therapists, and case managers, participating in interdisciplinary rounds, and coordinating care needs to promote positive outcomes.

Patient and family education is a key duty, covering procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge planning. The nurse also contributes to quality and safety initiatives and supports mission-driven, research-informed practice while pursuing professional growth through training, mentorship, and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current nursing licensure and strong clinical proficiency in perioperative care
• Ability to perform thorough assessments and ongoing patient monitoring
• Competence in medication administration, pain management, and wound care
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for interdisciplinary teamwork
• Patient-focused approach with ability to educate patients and families
• Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement