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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

IL PRN postings that state pay run $31/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $48/hr, across 179 postings.

Overtime
$38/hr

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

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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

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$77,902/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% above the national average

Chicago area index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
114

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.

Map showing the location of Chicago, IL
Approximate location in Chicago, IL. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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