About the Role
A leading regional healthcare provider known for patient-centric care is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse to join their surgical services team in the greater Chicago, Illinois area. This is a full-time permanent opportunity within a well-established acute care environment that values clinical excellence, patient safety, and collaborative team performance. The ideal candidate brings strong perioperative nursing experience, sound clinical judgment, and the ability to function effectively across a high-volume, fast-paced OR setting.
Core Responsibilities
Provide skilled scrub and circulating nursing support across a broad range of surgical specialties including general, orthopedic, cardiovascular, and laparoscopic procedures
Conduct thorough preoperative patient assessments and prepare the surgical environment in compliance with infection control and safety standards
Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists to anticipate procedural needs and maintain optimal room efficiency
Monitor and document patient status throughout intraoperative and immediate postoperative phases
Maintain accurate surgical counts, implant records, and specimen documentation per institutional policy
Ensure all equipment is properly sterilized, inspected, and ready prior to each case
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff education, and ongoing competency validation
Support orientation and mentorship of new OR staff and nursing students as applicable
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state of Illinois
Minimum of 2 years of perioperative nursing experience in an acute care or hospital-based OR setting
Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
CNOR certification preferred or willingness to obtain
Demonstrated proficiency in both scrub and circulating roles across multiple surgical specialties
Strong understanding of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and OR safety protocols
Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a high-pressure environment
Must be authorized to work in the United States; no visa sponsorship available
Benefits & Pay
Competitive base salary ranging from $75,000 to $95,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-sponsored 401(k) with matching contributions
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and observed holidays
Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
CNOR certification reimbursement
Collaborative, team-oriented surgical culture with opportunities for advancement
Numbers & Facts
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Website
https://www.theemployeeconnect.com/
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Environmental Complianceunmatched
Healthcare Providersunmatched
Infection Controlunmatched
Instrumentationunmatched
Mentoringunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Patient Safetyunmatched
Perioperative Nursingunmatched
Quality Assuranceunmatched
Quality Managementunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
Scrub Nurseunmatched
Scrub Skillsunmatched
Staff Trainingunmatched
Sterilizationunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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