Operating Room Registered Nurse

North Suburban Pain and Spine Center

Des Plaines, Illinois

Posted Jun 5

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: OR
License: RN licenseIllinois RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: Top of Illinois staff payIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,652 postings.
Overtime pay: $50/hr

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Weekends: No weekends

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Fast paced orthopedic/spine ambulatory surgery center located in Des Plaines, with an excellent benefit package, seeking experienced Operating Room Nurse, previous orthopedic and spine experience a must. Current Illinois license in good standing required. CNOR certification preferred but not required.

This Registered Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, and coordinating patient care in the operating room. This registered nurse acts as a patient advocate during the surgical procedure and creates and maintains a safe environment in which surgery can take place. The candidate should possess knowledge of aseptic techniques and AORN standards and guidelines The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and work well with the entire surgical team and possess excellent communication and organizational skills.

Experience with working with outside vendors and coordinating equipment and loaner trays a plus.

Employer sponsored medical insurance for employee only.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $50.00 - $55.00 per hour

Benefits

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Medical Specialty

Surgery

Physical Setting

Outpatient

Ability to Commute

Des Plaines, IL 60016 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Des Plaines, IL 60016: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,606/mo
Household income: $97,875/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Des Plaines, IL

NeighborhoodsDowntown Des Plaines offers walkable living along Miner Street with condo and apartment options clustered around the Metra station, local shops, and cafes. The Cumberland neighborhood is a popular choice for commuters, situated near the Cumberland Metra station and the Park Ridge border with a mix of single-family residences, townhomes, and condominiums. North Des Plaines, particularly surrounding Lake Park and Lake Opeka, provides a quieter, traditional suburban setting characterized by larger lots and tree-lined residential streets.

Downtown Des Plaines offers walkable living along Miner Street with condo and apartment options clustered around the Metra station, local shops, and cafes. The Cumberland neighborhood is a popular choice for commuters, situated near the Cumberland Metra station and the Park Ridge border with a mix of single-family residences, townhomes, and condominiums.

North Des Plaines, particularly surrounding Lake Park and Lake Opeka, provides a quieter, traditional suburban setting characterized by larger lots and tree-lined residential streets.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: optionpremier.com Source 2: sarahjividen.com

Getting aroundDes Plaines functions as a major transportation crossroads with direct access to Interstate 90, Interstate 294, and Route 14, providing straightforward driving routes to regional medical facilities and nearby employment hubs in Rosemont and Elk Grove. Public transit is centered on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, which stops at both the downtown Des Plaines and Cumberland stations, with express trains reaching downtown Chicago in roughly 35 minutes. Downtown offers convenient municipal parking, though areas outside the rail core remain largely car-dependent and experience typical suburban rush-hour traffic.

Des Plaines functions as a major transportation crossroads with direct access to Interstate 90, Interstate 294, and Route 14, providing straightforward driving routes to regional medical facilities and nearby employment hubs in Rosemont and Elk Grove. Public transit is centered on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, which stops at both the downtown Des Plaines and Cumberland stations, with express trains reaching downtown Chicago in roughly 35 minutes.

Downtown offers convenient municipal parking, though areas outside the rail core remain largely car-dependent and experience typical suburban rush-hour traffic.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: optionpremier.com Source 2: sarahjividen.com Source 3: desplainesil.gov Source 4: optionpremier.com

OutdoorsRecreation centers around Lake Opeka, which offers paved walking paths, open parkland, and golf facilities. The Des Plaines River Trail passes directly through the area, giving hikers, joggers, and cyclists an unpaved nature trail that winds through regional forest preserves. Water recreation is further supported by the Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center during the summer, alongside scenic natural preserves such as Big Bend Lake and historic Central Park.

Recreation centers around Lake Opeka, which offers paved walking paths, open parkland, and golf facilities. The Des Plaines River Trail passes directly through the area, giving hikers, joggers, and cyclists an unpaved nature trail that winds through regional forest preserves.

Water recreation is further supported by the Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center during the summer, alongside scenic natural preserves such as Big Bend Lake and historic Central Park.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: desplainesil.gov Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: optionpremier.com

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Living in Des Plaines

Des Plaines stands out in Chicago’s northwest suburbs as a grounded, pragmatic community where suburban space pairs with exceptional transit logistics. Situated roughly 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and bordering O’Hare International Airport, the city gives healthcare professionals rapid connectivity via Interstate 90, Interstate 294, and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, which reaches downtown Chicago in about 35 minutes. Downtown Des Plaines offers walkable apartment and condo living alongside Miner Street cafes and the restored 1925 Des Plaines Theatre. Surrounding neighborhoods, including Cumberland and the Lake Park area, feature mid-century brick ranches, leafy lots, and access to outdoor recreation along Lake Opeka and the wooded Des Plaines River Trail. Everyday conveniences include dining at local staples like the Sugar Bowl diner and lakeside fare at Foxtail on the Lake. Residents navigate real tradeoffs, such as intermittent aircraft noise from O’Hare and flood insurance considerations along the river basin. For nurses seeking practical commutes to suburban facilities or city centers without sacrificing community amenities, Des Plaines provides a solid, accessible home base.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: optionpremier.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: sarahjividen.com Source 4: desplainesil.gov Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: optionpremier.com

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Operating Room Registered Nurse

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Ability to Commute

Ability to Relocate

What's around it?

Des Plaines, ILiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Des Plaines, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.