Operating Room Technician Jobs in Chicago, IL
Operating Room Technician jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Medical District and Near North Side, with additional demand in Streeterville and Hyde Park, across academic medical centers, large health systems, and specialty surgical facilities. Employers hiring right now include UChicago Medicine, Sinai Chicago, and American Traveler. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room-CV Service Line
Chicago, IL (Lakeview Neighborhood)
Full time; 7a-5:30p;
4-10 hour shifts-Mon-Fri;
Call required; must be within 30 minutes of hospital to meet call
May be willing to convert this position to a Weekender role; 7a-7:30p every Fri, Sat and Sun for right candidate (no call if weekender).
Where You Will Work:
The unit has 12 OR suites in the main hospital and 6 state of the art operating rooms in the Outpatient Center for Advanced Care. The surgical services division also provides pre and post-operative care focusing on the education of patients and families and providing smooth transitions between settings for the best patient outcomes. The OR performs all specialty surgeries except transplants, and offers state-of-the-art equipment and services. The surgery department is staffed 24 hours during the week.
We’re Looking For:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- 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
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in operating room; prefer CV OR experience
- Ability to scrub and circulate a plus
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 Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s history spans 100 years of caring for the community in the heart of Lakeview in Chicago, IL. The hospital is state-of-the-art 397-bed, non-academic teaching hospital. A new tower opened Fall of 2025. Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Accolades include:
- Level I Trauma Center
- EDAP
- Primary Stroke
- Level III Perinatal
- LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity
- NAPBC / NAPRC
- CARF
- MBSAQIP
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.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply Now!
Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room-CV Service Line
Chicago, IL (Lakeview Neighborhood)
Full time; 7a-5:30p;
4-10 hour shifts-Mon-Fri;
Call required; must be within 30 minutes of hospital to meet call
May be willing to convert this position to a Weekender role; 7a-7:30p every Fri, Sat and Sun for right candidate (no call if weekender).
Where You Will Work:
The unit has 12 OR suites in the main hospital and 6 state of the art operating rooms in the Outpatient Center for Advanced Care. The surgical services division also provides pre and post-operative care focusing on the education of patients and families and providing smooth transitions between settings for the best patient outcomes. The OR performs all specialty surgeries except transplants, and offers state-of-the-art equipment and services. The surgery department is staffed 24 hours during the week.
We’re Looking For:
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- 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
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience in operating room; prefer CV OR experience
- Ability to scrub and circulate a plus
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 Illinois Masonic Medical Center’s history spans 100 years of caring for the community in the heart of Lakeview in Chicago, IL. The hospital is state-of-the-art 397-bed, non-academic teaching hospital. A new tower opened Fall of 2025. Magnet designation for excellence in nursing services from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
Accolades include:
- Level I Trauma Center
- EDAP
- Primary Stroke
- Level III Perinatal
- LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equity
- NAPBC / NAPRC
- CARF
- MBSAQIP
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.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply Now!
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Who's Hiring
- UChicago Medicine19
- Sinai Chicago11
- American Traveler8
- Advocate Aurora Health8
- University of Illinois8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Technology & Software
- Transportation & Logistics
- Consulting & Professional Services
Operating Room Technician Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a operating room technician job in Chicago?
Focus your search on Chicago's Medical District, Streeterville, and Hyde Park, where academic medical centers, trauma centers, and specialty surgical facilities cluster and hire most consistently. Candidates with experience in robotic-assisted surgery or cardiovascular procedures have a clear edge in this market. Reaching out directly to surgical department recruiters at large health systems and community hospitals often moves faster than applying through general postings.
Which companies hire operating room technicians in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring operating room technicians in Chicago include UChicago Medicine, Sinai Chicago, and American Traveler, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's hiring landscape is anchored by large academic health systems, Level I trauma centers, and a growing number of ambulatory surgical centers expanding across the metro area.
Are there remote operating room technician jobs in Chicago?
Remote work is rare for operating room technicians because the role requires hands-on, sterile-field presence in an actual surgical suite. About 0% of operating room technician openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve training coordination, surgical instrument inventory management, or vendor education roles rather than direct patient care.
How can I get a operating room technician job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Chicago is a sterile processing technician role at a community hospital or ambulatory surgical center, which builds the sterile technique and instrument knowledge that OR departments look for. Chicago-area surgical centers and smaller community hospitals in neighborhoods like Pilsen and Roseland tend to be more open to candidates completing externships or holding a newly earned surgical technology certificate than large academic systems, which typically require prior OR hours.
Which industries hire the most operating room technicians in Chicago?
Chicago operating room technician roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Technology & Software, and Transportation & Logistics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Chicago's dense network of teaching hospitals, specialty surgical institutes, and expanding outpatient surgery centers drives consistent demand across those sectors throughout the year.
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