School Registered Nurse | Wheaton, Illinois
Sunbelt Staffing
Wheaton, IL
Staffing partner
- Eligibility
- RN
- Shift
- Days
- Contract
- 13-week contract
Posted Jul 17
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 5 a week
- Weekends
- No weekends
- Term
- 13 weeks · starts Dec 14, 2026 · Agency
- Setting
- School
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Overtime
- $28/hr
About this role
Step into a vital role supporting students and staff as a Certified School Nurse in a dynamic educational setting near Wheaton, IL. This full-time maternity leave coverage offers you the chance to make a meaningful impact across two school buildings—one high school and one elementary—within a supportive and collaborative community.
Key
Qualifications
Current Illinois PEL (Professional Educator License) with School Nurse endorsement required Certified School Nurse licensure in Illinois is mandatory Previous school-based RN experience highly valued Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams Experience with IEP meetings and supporting students with special needs is a plus
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Scope of
Responsibilities
Deliver comprehensive health services in both high school and elementary settings Provide daily care to students in the health office, addressing illnesses, injuries, and ongoing health needs Attend and participate in IEP meetings, supporting students with diverse medical and educational needs Maintain accurate health records in accordance with school and state regulations Communicate effectively with staff, students, and parents regarding student health and wellness Ensure each building’s health office is prepared and supplied for daily operations
Assignment Details
Start: December 14, 2026 – March 15, 2027, with potential to extend Full-time hours: High school (Mon-Wed, 7am-2:30pm) and elementary school (Thurs-Fri, 8am-4pm) Supportive faculty, staff, and district resources Gain experience across K-12 age groups
Submit your resume and proof of PEL certification to take the next step in your school nursing career. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to a caring environment and support student achievement—apply today!
Compensation for this position ranges from $28.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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Requirements
- Current Illinois PEL (Professional Educator License) with School Nurse endorsement required
- Certified School Nurse licensure in Illinois is mandatory
- Previous school-based RN experience highly valued
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Experience with IEP meetings and supporting students with special needs is a plus
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Wheaton, IL
- Median rent
- $1,799/mo
- Local household income
- $120,008/yr
- State price level
- about the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
Wheaton, IL, offers a classic suburban Chicago lifestyle with a walkable downtown district, tree-lined streets, and quiet residential neighborhoods. Home to Wheaton College, the city blends collegiate energy with small-town calm. It is an appealing choice for nurses who want a slower pace without straying too far from the metro area's resources.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted $28.00–$45.00 range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
