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Registered Nurse - RN - Operating Room

Trinity Health · Berwyn, IL · $36.05–$59.92 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

MacNeal's twelve OR suites cover ortho, neuro, urology, ENT, eyes, vascular and robotic surgery. Which of those services do you know best, and how would you get up to speed on the others?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their experience and have a real plan to learn unfamiliar specialties safely.

Tell me about a time something went wrong during a case. What did you do in the moment?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm, get help and keep the room organized when a case takes a bad turn.

How do you advocate for a patient who is asleep and can't speak for themselves?

What they are checking: Whether they see the circulating nurse as the patient's voice in the room, which is central to OR nursing.

Loyola offers a clinical ladder and a certification bonus. Where do you see yourself growing in perioperative nursing?

What they are checking: Whether they have real interest in OR nursing as a career, such as working toward CNOR or precepting.

What would you do

The count is off at closing and the surgeon wants to close anyway. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will hold their ground on a count discrepancy even when the surgeon pushes back.

How do you handle a surgeon who is disrespectful to the team during a case?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep the room safe and professional and report behavior through proper channels.

About the work

Walk me through how you lead a surgical time-out.

What they are checking: Whether they run the time-out as a real safety stop that anyone can halt, not as a box to check.

As the circulator, what do you check in pre-op before the patient comes back to the room?

What they are checking: Whether they verify consent, site marking, allergies and history so problems are caught before anesthesia.

How do you position a patient for a long robotic case to prevent pressure injuries and nerve damage?

What they are checking: Whether they understand positioning risks in long procedures and take steps to protect the patient.

What do you do to prevent surgical site infections from the circulator's role?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce sterile field rules, traffic control and skin prep as an active part of their job.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Posting Job Description Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. MacNeal Hospital is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago! MacNeal's Operating Room consists of 12 OR suites specializing in orthopedic, neurology, urology, general surgery, ENT, eyes, gynecology, vascular, and robotic surgery. We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola Medicine. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact. We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Join us and become #LoyolastRoNg! Benefits and perks you need for you and your family: • Tuition reimbursement ($5250/year) • Education stipend ($300/year) • Certification bonus (one-time payment of $1000) • Clinical ladder (up to $5.00/hr extra) / hiring into the ladder if criteria is met • Continuing education (e-learning and/or discounted tuition for select programs) • Referral rewards • Differentials (charge/preceptor, nights, weekends, etc.) • TTP program if a new grad • "Loyola nurse for life" (growth opportunities through school, committees, leadership training, etc.) • Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center Our promise to you: Joining Loyola Medicine is about being a part of something bigger! We treat the human spirit, in our patients and our colleagues. We are a part of a community, which believes in the wholeness of each individual, and serves to uplift others in mind, body and spirit. We are passionate about your growth and success in your career at Loyola Medicine. We value you, for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. We also understand that we are better together . Schedule : Full-time, Day Shift 4x10's, **on-call required Location: MacNeal Hospital, Berwyn, IL What Registered Nurse RN will need: • A Degree from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN • BLS Provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire • Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire BSN Pay Range: $36.05 - $59.92 per hour ADN Pay Range: $32.90 - $57.06 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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