Senior Operating Room Registered Nurse

Base pay range

$/yr - $/yr

Location:

Chicago, IL

The Senior OR RN plays a critical role in assisting surgeons during operative procedures, maintaining a sterile and safe operating environment, and delivering compassionate, high-quality perioperative care. This position is ideal for an OR RN with 3–5 years of experience who demonstrates strong clinical expertise.

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care using the nursing process, critical thinking, and professional judgment.
• Prepare patients for surgical procedures by explaining procedures, potential outcomes, and post-operative expectations.
• Assist surgeons during operations while maintaining strict sterile technique and adherence to OR protocols.
• Monitor patient condition throughout procedures and respond appropriately to changes.
• Ensure safe, ethical, and evidence-based nursing practice for patients of all ages.

• Maintain a sterile, organized, and efficient operating room environment.
• Demonstrate strong knowledge of surgical instrumentation, supplies, and OR inventory management.
• Support complex procedures including spine, orthopedic, and robotic surgeries.
• Assist in managing equipment, supplies, and room readiness to support optimal surgical flow.

• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, anesthesiology, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary care teams.
• Serve as a clinical role model by demonstrating professionalism, accountability, and patient-centered care.
• Support and supervise other healthcare team members as appropriate.
• Participate in special projects, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.

• Engage in continuous learning and complete at least 8 hours of role-specific continuing education annually, in addition to mandatory education.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and research findings into daily clinical care.
• Contribute to quality assurance, patient safety, and performance improvement efforts.
• Demonstrate adaptability and willingness to learn new techniques, technologies, and workflows within the OR.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications (required).
• 3–5 years of Operating Room RN experience.
• Ability to work under pressure with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-focused approach to care.
• Flexibility to work variable hours and participate in on-call rotation.

Skills:

operating room, perioperative, operations