OR RN in Arlington Heights, IL

An opportunity is available for a skilled RN with Operating Room expertise to support a Level 1 Trauma Center in Arlington Heights, IL. This contract role offers a consistent night shift schedule with a focus on acute care surgical procedures across multiple specialties. Candidates with strong scrub and circulate skills and at least two years of recent acute care OR experience are highly encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

• Current RN licensure with a minimum of 2 years recent acute care experience in the Operating Room
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma settings
• Proficient in scrub and circulate roles
• Solid background in Orthopedics, Orthopedic Trauma, Vascular, Urology, and General Surgery
• Preferred experience includes Neurosurgery (cranial and spine), Open Heart/Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, and Gynecology
• BLS certification required
• Local candidates preferred within a 75-mile radius of Arlington Heights, IL
• Pending licenses are not accepted

Responsibilities:

• Provide perioperative nursing care in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Center
• Float within facility as needed following scope and policy guidelines
• Work rotating night shifts (4x10-hour shifts from 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM)
• Manage call duties one 10-hour shift monthly on weekends with no weekday call
• Adhere to call and time-off policies, including restrictions around holidays and weekends

Schedule:

• Night Shift: 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (8:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend call: One 10-hour shift (7 AM – 7 PM or 7 PM – 7 AM) monthly
• Weekend work every other weekend (2 weekends per month)

About Arlington Heights, IL: Located near Chicago's northwest suburbs, Arlington Heights is a thriving community known for its excellent schools, diverse dining, and vibrant arts scene. Residents enjoy access to parks, shopping districts, and convenient transportation options to the city. The area offers a balanced lifestyle with suburban comforts and cultural attractions nearby.

This position is a contract role with guaranteed 40 hours per week and is part of a MANDATORY float facility, requiring flexibility to assist across multiple surgical departments. If you meet the qualifications and are ready to contribute your OR nursing expertise at a top-level trauma center, apply today to take the next step in your nursing career.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.