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Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room

Advocate Aurora Health

Chicago, Illinois

$38.2–$57.3/hr

About $79k–$119k/yr

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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What this might mean for you

Advocate Aurora Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $79k–$119k a year.

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Registered Nurse (RN) – OR Chicago, IL Where You Will Work: Operating Room We’re Looking For: Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association One year or more of previous OR RN experience is preferred 2 years of inpatient RN experience required What You’ll Do: As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. About This Location: Advocate Trinity Hospital, part of the Advocate Health Southland Network, has provided residents in southeast Chicago with outstanding clinical outcomes and compassionate care for more than 120 years. Advocate Trinity treats more than 90,000 patients each year, giving them access to more than 300 physicians with expertise in more than 50 specialties. This includes advanced heart attack care, primary stroke care center, oncology center and an array of surgical specialties not found in most community hospitals. Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now!

Skills for this role

Direct patient careNursingInpatient experienceOR experienceEvidence-based practiceDecision makingCare coordinationCommunication skills

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Direct patient care
  • Nursing
  • Inpatient experience
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • BLS Certification
  • OR experience

About the employer

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Advocate Aurora Health
Hospital

You’re weighing Advocate Aurora Health in the Chicago orbit—now part of Advocate Health after the Aurora and Atrium combination—where IL and WI hospitals still carry the day-to-day identity you will feel on shift. Sites range from community campuses like 132-bed…

What reviewers appreciate

  • 12-month new grad residency with mentorship through the transition to practice
  • Sign-on bonuses listed up to $10,000 (L&D) and $7,500 (Med-Surg)
  • Education assistance $5,250/year full-time plus $1,500 continuing education

What reviewers flag

  • Review themes of toxic or inconsistent management and favoritism across units
  • Staffing shortages and higher workloads make work-life balance hard to sustain
  • Promotions and internal mobility can stall without leadership support
floor teamworkshared governanceunit variabilitymentorshipresidency pathwayinternal mobility

Living in Chicago, IL

Chicago delivers big-city energy with lakefront charm along Lake Michigan, world-class medical centers, and neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Wicker Park that blend dining, culture, and community. Nurses relocating here will find a metro area rich in career opportunity, transit access, and Midwestern character.

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Metro price level · Chicago area
103.6
4% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,440/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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