Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Jobs – Locum Tenens Nursing Opportunity in Chicago, IL
Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a locum tenens contract at a leading Level 1 Trauma Center in Chicago, Illinois (60612). This 13-week healthcare job offers night shifts and the chance to work in a fast-paced surgical environment, surrounded by the vibrant culture and amenities of Chicago's West Side.
Chicago Nursing Job Details
- Location: Chicago, IL 60612
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 10/14/2025, End: 1/13/2026)
- Shift: Nights, 4x10-hour shifts (9:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2750-$2820
- Call Requirement: One 12-hour shift per month on a Saturday or Sunday (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM)
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
- Floating: Mandatory float within 50 miles as needed
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active Illinois RN license
- Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in the Operating Room
- Level 1 Trauma experience required
- Strong scrub and circulate skills (perioperative nursing)
- Experience in Ortho, Ortho Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery
- BLS certification required
- COVID-19 and Flu vaccination required
- Ability to float to other units as needed
- Must complete lab work within 72 hours of accepting assignment
- Responsive communication and timely completion of compliance requirements
Operating Room Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver perioperative nursing care, including scrubbing and circulating for diverse surgical procedures
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical techs to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain a safe and sterile operating room environment
- Float to other units within scope as required by facility needs
- Participate in call rotation and work every other weekend as scheduled
- Document patient care using Cerner charting system
- Adhere to hospital policies, including dress code and attendance requirements
Why Choose Chicago Nursing Jobs? Located in the heart of Chicago, this healthcare opportunity places you steps away from world-class museums, beautiful parks, and the lively West Loop dining scene.
Benefits
- 401K with Matching
- Healthcare, Dental and Vision
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.