Operating Room Registered Nurse
Chicago, Illinois
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Chicago, Illinois
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room
• Shift: 4x10 hour shifts, 8:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Call Requirements: One 10-hour shift per month on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday, either 7 AM - 7 PM or 7 PM - 7 AM). No weekday call.
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend (2 weekends per month)
• Return to Office (RTO): Maximum 5 days, no more than 2 consecutive days. No RTO on holidays, the day before or after holidays, or weekends.
• Floating: Mandatory float within scope to meet facility needs.
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week

Required Qualifications

• Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of recent acute care experience in the Operating Room (OR)
  • Level 1 Trauma experience required
  • Strong scrub and circulate skills
  • Experience in Orthopedics, Orthopedic Trauma, Vascular, Urology, General Surgery
• Preferred Experience: Neurosurgery (cranial and spine), Open Heart/Thoracic, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, Gynecology
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Illinois
• Location Preference: Locals accepted, preferred to live within 75 miles of the facility
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required

Facility Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma Center
• Scrub color: Navy Blue (provided)
• Charting system: Cerner

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license or state ID)
• Background check within 12 months covering all locations lived/worked/schooled in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, signed by PA, NP, DO, or MD
• Fit mask test annually (N95 or equivalent)
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or signed declination
  • Negative TB test (QGold or TSPOT) within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B series, titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
• Drug screening: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, updated annually
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Oct 1 - Apr 1)
• Required competency exams and training as per facility policy (medication test, color blind testing, dysrhythmia/EKG competency if applicable)
• Facility-specific forms and rules of behavior must be completed

Additional Notes

• No pending licenses accepted
• Locals preferred but travel nurses accepted
• Mandatory floating to other units as needed within scope of practice

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with trauma and surgical experience seeking a travel contract in a Level 1 Trauma Center environment with a structured schedule and clear call and weekend requirements.