Registered Nurse (RN)- Operating Room

Advocate Aurora Health

Oak Lawn, Illinois

Posted Mar 25

Shift and hours: Evenings
Unit and setting: OR · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,660 postings.

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Weekends: Weekends required
On call: On-call rotation

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Hours include: 8 or

10 hour shifts. PM's

Call Schedule.

Some weekends and some Holidays.

Where You Will Work

Registered Nurse (RN) Surgery Oak Lawn, IL

We’re Looking For

Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing

Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is not for new grads

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

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 Christ Medical Center (ACMC) in Oak Lawn, Illinois, is a quaternary-level hospital offering a full spectrum of surgical services, from general surgery to highly specialized procedures.

Surgical Services Offered

ACMC’s surgery department provides

General surgery (trauma, critical care, minimally invasive)

Orthopedic surgery

Urology and urologic robotic surgery

Neurosurgery

Cardiothoracic surgery (including heart transplant, ventricular assist device implantation, and robotic mitral-valve repair)

Vascular surgery

Oral & maxillofacial surgery

ENT (ear, nose & throat)

Plastic surgery

Minimally invasive urogynecologic surgery Advocate Health Care

The Advocate Heart Institute at ACMC is nationally ranked for ventricular assist device (VAD) surgeries and is one of the few centers in Chicago performing video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) for lobectomies, pneumothoraces, and mediastinal tumors.

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.

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What's around it?

In Oak Lawn, IL

Oak Lawn, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,335/mo
Household income: $83,911/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Oak Lawn, IL

NeighborhoodsResidential living in Oak Lawn is organized across established subdivisions and pocket neighborhoods such as Columbus Manor, Dearborn Heights, Parkshore, Lawn Heights, Beverly Lawn, and Lynwood. Housing in these quarters predominantly features mid-century split-levels, raised ranches, and low-rise garden apartment communities. Nurses working at Advocate Christ Medical Center often look to the eastern and central neighborhoods for immediate hospital access, while properties near the 95th Street corridor provide walking access to local shopping and the Metra train station.

Residential living in Oak Lawn is organized across established subdivisions and pocket neighborhoods such as Columbus Manor, Dearborn Heights, Parkshore, Lawn Heights, Beverly Lawn, and Lynwood. Housing in these quarters predominantly features mid-century split-levels, raised ranches, and low-rise garden apartment communities.

Nurses working at Advocate Christ Medical Center often look to the eastern and central neighborhoods for immediate hospital access, while properties near the 95th Street corridor provide walking access to local shopping and the Metra train station.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: youtube.com

Getting aroundDriving is the primary mode of transportation, anchored by two dominant thoroughfares: 95th Street (U.S. Routes 12/20) running east-west and Cicero Avenue running north-south. Advocate Christ Medical Center is situated on the eastern side of the village, allowing staff living within Oak Lawn to avoid major highway gridlock. For trips into downtown Chicago, the Oak Lawn Metra station offers direct commuter rail into the Loop, though commuters note service is most practical during peak hours. Pace buses operate along the primary corridors, but residents generally emphasize that having a car is essential for daily travel.

Driving is the primary mode of transportation, anchored by two dominant thoroughfares: 95th Street (U.S. Routes 12/20) running east-west and Cicero Avenue running north-south. Advocate Christ Medical Center is situated on the eastern side of the village, allowing staff living within Oak Lawn to avoid major highway gridlock.

For trips into downtown Chicago, the Oak Lawn Metra station offers direct commuter rail into the Loop, though commuters note service is most practical during peak hours. Pace buses operate along the primary corridors, but residents generally emphasize that having a car is essential for daily travel.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: niche.com

OutdoorsThe Oak Lawn Park District manages more than 300 acres of open space and recreational facilities throughout the municipality. The flagship site is the 38-acre Centennial Park, which features an aquatic center with a public swimming pool and a 45,000-square-foot indoor recreation center. Golfers have access to the Stony Creek Golf Course, while nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers frequent the Wolf Wildlife Refuge, a preserve home to more than 100 bird species and established walking trails. Downtown Oak Lawn also incorporates pedestrian paths near the Metra depot and local memorial grounds.

The Oak Lawn Park District manages more than 300 acres of open space and recreational facilities throughout the municipality. The flagship site is the 38-acre Centennial Park, which features an aquatic center with a public swimming pool and a 45,000-square-foot indoor recreation center.

Golfers have access to the Stony Creek Golf Course, while nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers frequent the Wolf Wildlife Refuge, a preserve home to more than 100 bird species and established walking trails. Downtown Oak Lawn also incorporates pedestrian paths near the Metra depot and local memorial grounds.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: youtube.com

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Living in Oak Lawn

Located roughly 16 miles southwest of downtown Chicago, Oak Lawn serves as a major South Side medical and residential hub, anchored on its eastern edge by Advocate Christ Medical Center. For healthcare professionals taking roles at the hospital, living in Oak Lawn offers an easy, low-stress commute that avoids the heavy highway bottlenecks of the broader Chicago region. The community is characterized by mature, tree-lined streets rebuilt with sturdy brick split-levels, raised ranches, and garden-style apartment complexes in neighborhoods like Columbus Manor and Lawn Heights. Daily conveniences revolve around the busy 95th Street corridor, home to local fixtures like Phil's Pizza, grocery shopping at Oak Lawn Commons, and a wide array of Middle Eastern, Italian, and casual dining spots. Outdoor amenities are a clear strength, highlighted by the 38-acre Centennial Park aquatic complex and the birding trails of Wolf Wildlife Refuge. While singles may find the nightlife subdued and will almost certainly need a car for errands, direct Metra train access to the Chicago Loop and a short drive to clinical shifts make Oak Lawn a practical suburban base.

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Oak Lawn, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.