RN- (Surgical) Surgery Day shift
St. Bernard Hospital
Chicago, IL
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- OR
Posted Jun 8 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Inside the IL PRN range
- Overtime
- $38/hr
IL PRN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $48/hr, across 179 postings.
About this role
*Job Description:*
St. Bernard Hospital is searching for a Surgical (Surgery) RN with caring hands and a healing heart. We need a Surgical (Surgery) RN who can maintain a sterile environment, assist the surgical team, monitor the patient’s vital signs, and directly assist in surgical procedures. The Surgical (Surgery) RN must promote safety, comfort, and well-being before, during, and after surgery. If you are ready to share your skills and experience with our dedicated and compassionate team, join us at St. Bernard Hospital.
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Qualifications
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- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in operating room. (Required)
- Pre-Operative/Pre-Admission Testing Experience (Preferred)
- Recovery Room Experience (Preferred)
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Responsibilities
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- Complete Pre-Operative record during the pre-operative phase.
- Routinely assist with surgical procedures in scrub and circulating duties and supervise non-professional staff.
- Ensure supplies and equipment are in the room and provide additional supplies and equipment to staff as needed.
- Open sterile packs and supplies according to aseptic techniques and assist in preparation as needed.
- Assist surgeons, anesthetists, and other staff as needed to assure good patient care.
- Routinely prepare operative area as directed by standards.
- Always accompany patients to recovery room.
- Receive and give reports concerning the patient as necessary to assure good patient care.
- Assess patient for pain pre and post operation procedure.
- Follow the time-out rule to ensure correct patient is being taken and surgical site is being used.
- Ensure three (3) surgical counts are completed and follow policy should an incorrect count occur.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $38.00 - $51.71 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience
- Surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
License/
Certification
- Illinois Registered Nurse License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Sourced from a public job board.
“Bernard Hospital. *Qualifications:* * Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field. * Minimum of two (2) years of experience in operating room. (Required) * Pre-Operative/Pre-Admission Testing Experience (Preferred) *…” · from this posting
Requirements
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- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience in operating room. (Required)
- Pre-Operative/Pre-Admission Testing Experience (Preferred)
- Recovery Room Experience (Preferred)
Place
- City
- Chicago, IL
- Median rent
- $1,440/mo
- Local household income
- $77,902/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% above the national average
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 114
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Chicago area index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
On your path
Operating Room is a specialty you move into. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, 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?