What are the responsibilities and job description for the UI Health - Extra Help Nurse - Operating Room - Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB) position at University of Illinois Chicago?
UI Health - Extra Help Nurse - Operating Room - Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB)
UI Health - Extra Help Nurse - Operating Room - Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB)
Hiring Department: Outpatient Surgery Center (SCB)
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042053
FTE : 0
Work Schedule -
Shift :
# of Position: 2
Posting Date: 8/18/2026
Salary: The previously determined range for this position is $59/hr*.
This position requires Illinois residency within 180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Position Summary
The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care and takes the initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care, and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. This position integrates professional practice model, current standards of practice and clinical experience to provide "quality" patient care as measured by established nursing quality standards and other governing/accrediting health care bodies. The Staff Nurse I engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to advocate for the patient, develops an appropriate patient educational plan, and responds to patient's changing needs while sharing information and collaborating with other members of the health care team to promote effective patient care. The Staff Nurse I participates in organizational, departmental, and shared leadership activities; supports department and unit goals in daily behavior.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation
- BSN Graduate of an accredited nursing program
- 2 years of previous Operating Room experience
- Current AHA BLS/CPR
- Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required
- Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers
- Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training
- Current BLS/CPR and/or other required unit specific certifications.
- Current advanced cardiac life support, or within 6 months of hire for main hospital.
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS/PALS certification within 60 days of hire
- Nursing Certification preferred
- EPIC proficient
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/20672?c=uic
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Salary : $59