OR | RN Job at Planet Healthcare in Chicago

Overview

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Locum Tenens opportunity in Chicago, IL. 13-week contract at a Level 1 Trauma Center with night shifts in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Location & 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: $2,750 – $2,820
• 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

Qualifications

• Active Illinois RN license (required for Illinois nursing jobs)
• 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 (no exemptions for COVID-19; medical/religious exemptions for Flu only)
• 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

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, parks, and dining. Easy access to public transportation and urban amenities while contributing to a top-tier medical facility.

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Apply now to join our Chicago healthcare team and advance your nursing career.

Benefits

• 401K with Matching
• Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing RNs and other healthcare professionals in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions. We provide dedicated career advisors to connect you with opportunities that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Temporary

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting