Ascension·Elk Grove Village, Illinois
Deliver professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical procedures by performing both scrub and circulating functions. Assist surgeons with tasks such as patient positioning, suturing, and managing the operative environment.
$45.30 - $63.95 per hour How you'll make an impact in this role Previous Operating Room experience necessary Deliver professional nursing care to patients undergoing surgical or other invasive procedures within the operative setting. Perform scrub functions, including preparing, selecting, and handling required surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies. Execute circulating duties by monitoring patient condition, documenting care, and managing the overall environment before, during, and after procedures. Directly assist the operating physician with surgical tasks such as patient positioning, hemostasis, suturing, and wound exposure. What minimum qualifications you'll need Licensure / Certification / Registration: 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.
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Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity 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. Equal employment opportunity employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
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Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
Requires a valid Registered Nurse license from the Illinois Board of Nursing and BLS certification. Candidates must have previous Operating Room experience and a diploma from an accredited nursing school.
Market context
In Illinois, Registered Nurse Operating Room roles are typically competitive because hospitals need nurses who can work safely in fast-paced surgical settings and coordinate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the OR team. This posting requires an Illinois RN license and BLS Provider certification, with operating room experience preferred, and the listed benefits include health insurance, PTO, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and short-term disability. Review the full job details carefully and confirm your OR experience, licensure status, and certification before applying; the requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time.
