Local Contract Nurse RN - School RN
Highland Park, IL
Cross Country Education
5x7 hrs
$50-56/hourOverview
- Start Date08/17/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x7 hrs
- Duration41 weeks
Pay
Description
Empower students to reach their full potential and be a champion for student success in the North Shore! Cross Country Education is looking for a passionate Certified School Nurse (CSN) to support vibrant school communities in Highland Park, IL. Join us and help shape the future of our students through dedicated, person-centered care for the 2026-2027 school year.
Position Overview:
- Provide direct nursing care and manage complex medical procedures tailored to a diverse student population from Kindergarten through Transition age (up to 22) with varying levels of support needs.
- Manage daily school clinic operations, administer medications, and respond to medical emergencies.
- Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans, and health components of IEPs/504 plans.
- Partner with multidisciplinary teams as the primary liaison between families, providers, and school staff; provide critical training to educators on student-specific medical protocols.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Valid Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Certified School Nurse (CSN) endorsement
- Previous school-based experience or a strong pediatric background (Highly Preferred)
Why Make a Move with Cross Country Education?
- Top Compensation: Earn $49.60 - $56.20 Per Hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Registered Nurse, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
- Generous Benefits: Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
- Work-Life Balance: Consistent 35-hour work week with a predictable school schedule and paid sick leave.
Is It Time for a New Start? Company Website: www.crosscountry.com/education
Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Direct-Ed-IND2
Employer
Cross Country Education
Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services. Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.
We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.