Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Illinois
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Carbondale, and Carthage and other Illinois metros, with employers like Orison Solutions, Ascension, and CENTSTONE SERVICES hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Overview:
The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution.
Responsibilities:
- Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service.
- Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice.
- Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team.
- Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs.
- Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures.
- Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation.
- Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents.
- Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues.
- Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base.
- Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution.
- Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
- Prepares OR Suite for patient i.e. supplies, equipment, medications, and other needs.
- Interviews patient by utilizing the 2 identifiers (name and BD).
- Transports patient to appropriate OR Suite and onto OR Table using safety precautions, performs timeouts upon entry of suite, prior to incision, and prior to exiting the OR suite.
- Appropriately positions and preps patient for procedure utilizing positional aides and guidelines.
- Supports surgical team during procedure i.e. responding to request during procedure from team, extra supplies, blood, specimens, cultures, other meds, dressing etc.
- Transports patient to PACU or specific unit and provides handoff to receiving RN.
QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications:
- Licensed Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
Education:
- College Diploma: Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Carle Health Company Overview:
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.
Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
SALARY RANGE:
The compensation range for this position is $38.93 per hour - $63.35 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Orison Solutions2

- Ascension1

- CENTSTONE SERVICES1

- Carle Health1

- Endeavor Health1

Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Technology & Software2
- Transportation & Logistics1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Illinois.
- Active RN licensure in the state of employment required
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or scrub and circulating experience
- Basic Life Support and ACLS certification required at hire
- CNOR certification preferred or required within a defined period
- Proficiency with sterile technique and surgical instrumentation across multiple specialties
- Experience with electronic health record documentation in the perioperative setting
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many registered nurse operating room jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 9+ registered nurse operating room openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Carbondale, and Carthage. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Illinois?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Illinois earn a median of about $95,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,170 for the lowest 10% to over $118,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Chicago, Carbondale, and Carthage have the most registered nurse operating room openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Illinois?
Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Illinois include Orison Solutions, Ascension, and CENTSTONE SERVICES, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for registered nurse operating room jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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