Senior Level Clinical Registered Nurse Jobs
Senior level clinical registered nurse jobs place experienced nurses at the center of clinical decision-making, owning patient outcomes, guiding care protocols, and leading the interdisciplinary teams that carry them out. Openings are concentrated across on-site and hybrid settings in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Human Resources, with employers like Fresenius Medical Care, CoreCivic, and Erickson Senior Living hiring at this level now.
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Saturday and Sunday, 6am to 6:30pm, leadership call, holiday coverage. Day shift.
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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Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care34
- CoreCivic3
- Erickson Senior Living3
- The University of Kansas Health System3

- Atrium Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services49
- Education2
- Human Resources1
- Medical Devices1
- Electronics & Hardware1
Senior Level Clinical Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level clinical registered nurse job?
Employers hiring at this level look for nurses who have moved beyond following protocols to shaping them. Demonstrating charge nurse experience, preceptorship, quality improvement ownership, or specialty certification signals readiness. Tailor your resume to show outcomes you led, not just duties you performed. A record of mentoring colleagues and contributing to unit-level decisions carries significant weight at the senior stage.
Which companies hire senior level clinical registered nurses?
Companies hiring senior level clinical registered nurses right now include Fresenius Medical Care, CoreCivic, and Erickson Senior Living, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level typically comes from large health systems, academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and integrated care networks that need experienced nurses to anchor clinical teams and drive standards of care.
Are there remote senior level clinical registered nurse jobs?
Yes, though most senior clinical registered nurse roles are on-site given the hands-on nature of patient care. About 0% of senior level clinical registered nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated in care coordination, utilization review, case management, and telehealth settings where senior nurses lead clinical operations without being physically bedside.
What makes a clinical registered nurse role senior level?
Senior level clinical registered nurse roles are defined by scope of ownership and influence rather than task execution. Nurses at this stage set clinical standards, take accountability for patient outcomes across a unit or service line, mentor junior and mid-level staff, and contribute to policy and protocol development. They are expected to lead through complexity, not just manage it.
Which industries hire the most senior level clinical registered nurses?
Senior level clinical registered nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Human Resources, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate high-acuity, high-volume care environments where experienced nurses are essential to maintaining quality, reducing preventable adverse events, and sustaining accreditation standards.