School Registered Nurse | Waukegan, Illinois

Step into a dynamic, supportive school environment as a full-time onsite Float Nurse serving elementary and junior high buildings near Waukegan, Illinois. This temporary contract role offers you the chance to make a tangible difference in the daily lives of 400–800 students across multiple school sites. You'll work within a thriving educational system with a network of 28 schools, collaborating with educators and support staff to provide exceptional care and well-being for students from diverse backgrounds.

In this role, you’ll:

• Deliver compassionate nursing care for a variety of student health needs, including diabetic monitoring, G-tube feeding, catheter care, and medication administration
• Serve as the health office and float nurse, traveling between school locations to address short-term needs and fill coverage gaps as required
• Engage actively in supporting both individual students and the broader school health program to ensure a safe, healthy learning environment
• Communicate effectively with educators, parents, and fellow nurses to coordinate care, report incidents, and provide relevant health education

Qualifications and experience desired:

• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) certification
• Experience in school nursing or pediatric care preferred
• Strong clinical skills in diabetic care, feeding tubes, catheterization, and medication administration
• Adaptability, flexibility, and the ability to work autonomously across multiple sites
• Excellent communication and organizational talents
• Reliable transportation to navigate between school locations

Schedules are full-time and align with the school day, with elementary hours from 8:15 am–3:15 pm and junior high from 7:30 am–2:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

If you’re ready to put your nursing expertise to work in a meaningful educational setting and thrive in a fast-paced, student-focused role, apply now to become an integral part of this vibrant school community!

Compensation for this position ranges from $25.00 to $45.00. 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.