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Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Nevada System of Higher Education·Highland Park, Illinois

$36 - $56/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 4 months ago
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About the role

The Registered Nurse will provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care to surgical patient populations and their families, utilizing the nursing process for planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's care plan. This role also involves maintaining regulatory compliance and directing unlicensed nursing personnel in delivering patient care.

Hourly Pay Range

$36.00 - $55.80 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Job Description

Position Highlights: Position: Registered Nurse - Operating Room Location: Highland Park Hospital Full Time/Part Time: FT 40hrs/week Hours: M-F 9am-5:30pm/11a-7:30p rotating plus an on-call requirement Required Travel: Must be willing to travel to other NorthShore sites What you will need: License: Current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of IL required Education: BSN degree preferred Certification: BLS/CPR certification for the Healthcare Provider required Experience: Operating Room experience strongly preferred What you will do: Provide perioperative nursing care to surgical patient populations and families Utilize the nursing process in planning, implementing and evaluating the patient plan of care Maintain regulatory compliance in individual practice Assume responsibility, accountability and authority for outcomes of nursing care Guide and direct assigned unlicensed nursing personnel in delivering patient care Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday & more based on employee’s job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor. Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor. Current Endeavor Health employees: Please do not apply through this site. To be considered, log into Workday and apply using an internal application via the Jobs Hub. For step-by-step instructions, visit ServiceNow and search for the article “Access and View Internal Job Postings.”

Requirements

Candidates must possess a current professional Nursing Licensure in the State of Illinois and hold a required BLS/CPR certification for Healthcare Providers. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred, and prior Operating Room experience is strongly desired.

  • bachelor degree
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Operating Room Experience
  • Nursing Process Utilization
  • BLS/CPR Certification
  • Surgical Patient Care
  • Patient Care Accountability
  • Perioperative Nursing Care
  • Unlicensed Personnel Guidance

Benefits

  • Wellness Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Savings Plan
  • Free Parking
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Community Involvement Opportunities
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday & more based on employee’s job

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$36 - $56/hr
Location
Highland Park, Illinois
Posted
Mar 13, 2026
Application
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Nevada System of Higher Education

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational...

Salary listed on 641 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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