Cardiovascular Operating Room RN

You may be eligible for up to $15,000 sign-on bonus!

Work Schedule

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, 0630-1500 or 0630-1700. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential
Overtime
On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
- Bachelor's degree in nursing. Required
- Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

Work Experience

- No minimum experience required.
- A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a cardiovascular operating room or as a RN. Preferred
- Prior experience in robotic surgical systems and endovascular suites. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications

- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois. Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
- Prior to March 1, 2026 there was no ACLS requirement and after March 1, 2026 require the ACLS within one year of hire. Required
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Preferred
- Specialty certification in area of concentration. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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