Surgical Directions LLC
Hiring nurses in Chicago, IL
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 5, 2026Sources
The short version
Surgical Directions LLC is the nation's premier clinician-driven perioperative consulting, technology, and workforce solutions organization, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
Surgical Directions offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts (FSAs); short-term and long-term disability; an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness; a complimentary Calm app subscription; employee discounts through LifeMart; competitive compensation with bonuses and merit increases; a 401(k) retirement plan with company match; paid time off starting at 18 days (increasing over time); 13 paid holidays plus a floating holiday; and a hybrid travel and remote work environment.
The hard parts
RN Operating Room Manager role is structured as a 1099 independent contractor position, which may lack traditional employment security and benefits
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Consulting and interim work requires significant travel to client sites, which may involve extended periods away from home
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Roles require highly experienced perioperative professionals, limiting opportunities for early-career nurses
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Employee review content on Glassdoor and Indeed was inaccessible, reducing transparency into current employee sentiment
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Chicago, IL
In Chicago, world-class clinical shifts in Streeterville and the Illinois Medical District give way to post-work runs along Lake Michigan. With a cost of living just about 4% above the national average, you can easily commute via the ‘L’ and comfortably plant roots in vibrant neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Logan Square.
Browse roles in Chicago- Metro price level · Chicago area
- 4% above the national average
- BEA index 103.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,440/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $77,902/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Surgical Directions LLC hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Surgical Directions LLC, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Surgical Directions LLC
1099 Interim Registered Nurse OR Manager
$156,000–$188,000/year
- RN
- Agency contract
Sources
- surgicaldirections.com
Employer website
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