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Operating Room Nurse, Neuro | Full-Time Days

UChicago Medicine·Chicago, Illinois

$41 - $77/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 12 days ago
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About the role

The Operating Room Nurse provides goal-directed nursing care to neurosurgical patients, assessing needs and implementing care plans from admission to discharge. They work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team to ensure patient safety, document care, and assist with unit leadership and quality improvement initiatives.

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Operating Room Nurse on our Neuro Team located in our CCD Operating Room.

At UChicago Medicine, we bring the world’s most innovative approaches to patients with all conditions, from common to complex.

You will have the ability to work with physicians that are constantly pushing the bounds of possibility forward, conducting groundbreaking research and providing lifesaving, personalized patient care.This position is 100% onsite opportunity.

You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

As an Operating Room Nurse, you will be responsible for providing nursing care that is goal-directed and adapted to the needs of an individual, a family and/or community during health and illness.

In this role, the Operating Room Nurse will provide nursing care based on knowledge, skills and standards of practice which provide a foundation that allows the nurse to assess, plan, implement and evaluate the nursing care being provided.

Each professional nurse assumes primary responsibility and accountability for all nursing care provided by him/her and those directly under their supervision.

The nurse is part of the multi-disciplinary team which works collaboratively in providing care to patients.

Essential Job Functions Utilizes assessment skills to determine patient needs in order to provide comprehensive patient/family care for patients from neonate to geriatric population Identifies learning needs of patients and their family which directly influence patient recovery and develops teaching methods to enhance learning Implements nursing actions based on scheduled surgery, patient assessment, patient developmental needs and incorporates actions into written plan of care Evaluates care given and allows for alterations in nursing interventions to meet the changing needs or conditions of the patient.

Documents appropriately in patient care records Successfully completes unit based and hospital competencies as designated competently performs nursing treatments and procedures according to hospital policy and nursing practice within clinical specialty as documented by the respective clinical rotational checklists Maintains current CPR certification Prepares and administers medication/treatment according to the physician's orders utilizing knowledge base to assure patient safety.

Works collaboratively with other health team members in providing a holistic approach to health care.

Communicates changes to all team members as appropriate Documents all aspects of patient care from admission to discharge according to hospital policies Incorporates discharge planning measures into daily practice in order to provide patients with smooth transition from hospital to home Provides cost-effective care by proper use of time, supplies and personnel Actively participates in unit staff meeting Assists unit in development/attainment of unit goals and objectives Contributes to creating a work climate that encourages positive staff morale, motivation and commitment for all who participate in the care of patients Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned by Clinical Director or designee Shares in leadership responsibilities at various levels by supervising, directing and teaching other employees as it effects patient care Participates in unit activities/goals to promote retention of staff Participates in a changing environment by being supportive and cooperative with changes at the unit level Demonstrates reliability and accountability to the unit and Department of Nursing Incorporates professional standards into practice utilizing written nursing care plans Participates in Quality Improvement data analysis, conclusions and changes determined Participates in the preceptor program either by being a preceptor or assisting in those who are Participates in weekly scheduled in-service Required Qualifications Associate Degree in Nursing; BSN degree or higher preferred.

Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months.

ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.

Current RN Illinois license Graduate of an approved school of nursing

Preferred Qualifications: Trauma background 1 or more years of surgical scrub experience

Position Details

Job Type/FTE: 1.0, Full-time Shift: Day, 7a - 5p Work Location: Onsite - Hyde Park Unit/Department: CCD-OR (Neuro) CBA Code: NNU #UCMPPS! To apply, please email your resume to Traci.Rose@uchicagomedicine.org

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899.

We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual.

To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other.

We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward.

If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you.

Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters.

Join us.

Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire.

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.

The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis.

Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits - UChicago Medicine.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an Associate Degree in Nursing and a current Illinois RN license, with a requirement to enroll in and complete a BSN program within 30 months. Preferred qualifications include a trauma background and one or more years of surgical scrub experience.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • CPR certification
  • Discharge planning
  • Quality improvement
  • Medication administration
  • Patient teaching
  • Patient assessment
  • Trauma care
  • Patient care documentation
  • Operating room nursing
  • Multi-disciplinary collaboration
  • Neuro nursing
  • Charge nurse responsibilities
  • Surgical scrub
  • Preceptor program

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$41 - $77/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Jul 15, 2026
Application
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UChicago Medicine

For nearly a century we have pioneered sophisticated clinical care and developed the area's most convenient network of comprehensive outpatient centers, all dedicated to improve the health and wellbeing of the community. Now, partnered with UChicago Medicine, we have expanded...

Salary listed on 303 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size2-10 employees
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Illinois nursing roles remain consistently in demand

In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.

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