Travel Contract

Neurosurgery Operating Room RN
Chicago, Illinois
UChicago Medicine Center for Care and Discovery

$2,223-2,470/week
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Operating Room Nurse

Location

  • Chicago, Illinois

Job Type

  • Travel/Contract
  • 13 weeks
  • Day shift, 4x10 hours
  • 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Role Overview

  • Neurosurgery-focused operating room nursing assignment
  • Cases include stereotactic neurosurgical, neuro spine, and craniotomy with tumor resection
  • Call is included: one 8-hour on-call shift per week as needed
  • May rotate to weekends

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Illinois
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • OR - Operating Room (1 year of experience)
  • OR - Operating Room experience within the last year
  • Scrub experience
  • Neurosurgery experience
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • State license verification
  • 2 professional references, including 1 from a direct supervisor
  • Unit-specific skills checklist
  • Employment application
  • Background check
  • Color blind testing
  • Physical exam
  • Negative TB screening
  • Drug screen
  • Flu vaccination or approved exemption
  • Tdap
  • Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B immunity or documentation
  • Online training modules before orientation
  • Signed fingernail policy
  • Compliance checklists

Preferred Experience

  • Level 1 trauma experience
  • More than 1 year of Epic experience allows start without instructor-led class

Additional Notes

  • Local candidates are accepted at the same rate
  • ASAP start preferred

About Chicago, IL

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Chicago, IL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Chicago is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, but it's important to budget for higher housing and transportation costs.
Weather
  • Chicago experiences hot summers with average highs around 83°F and cold winters with average lows around 16°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chicago, but they may require some research and planning to find the right fit.
Transportation
  • Chicago is car-friendly, but public transportation is also widely used and convenient, with an extensive network of buses and trains operated by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).
Demographics
  • Chicago is a diverse city with a wide range of ages represented.
  • Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and respiratory conditions due to the urban environment.
  • Chicago has a large population of travel nurses due to its numerous healthcare facilities and teaching hospitals.
Things to Do
  • Chicago offers a vibrant culinary scene with a variety of restaurants, especially known for its deep-dish pizza and Chicago-style hot dogs.
  • The city has a thriving art and music scene, with numerous galleries, theaters, and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at iconic venues like Wrigley Field.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the city's beautiful parks, lakefront, and beaches.
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