Registered Nurse Operating Room

Location: Chicago, IL | Facility: Ascension Saint Joseph | Department: Surgery

About the role

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Responsibilities

• Deliver professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or invasive procedures, primarily performing circulating duties and scrubbing as required for specific surgical cases.
• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, and specialized equipment, while managing overall patient care, safety, and monitoring before, during, and after procedures.
• Directly assist operating physicians with surgical tasks, including patient positioning, instrument selection, fluid/hemostasis management, and wound exposure.
• Participate in the unit’s rotational call schedule.

Requirements

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.

Qualifications

• 3 years RN operating room experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options.
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance.
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning.
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources.
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits.
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more.

Pay

$45.30 - $56.95 per hour

Schedule

Full-time | Day shift