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RN Experienced Hem/Onc - Nights

Lurie Children's Hospital · Chicago, IL · $39.00–$64.35 an hour · Full time

Posted Jul 8, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your experience caring for children with cancer or blood disorders.

What they are checking: How ready they are for the complexity of a hematology and oncology unit.

How do you take care of yourself after losing a patient you were close to?

What they are checking: Healthy coping that keeps them in the work over the long run.

Tell me about a time you taught a family how to care for their child at home.

What they are checking: Teaching skills that prevent readmissions and help families feel confident.

What would you do

A neutropenic child spikes a fever at 3 a.m. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing febrile neutropenia as an emergency and acting fast with cultures and antibiotics.

How do you support a family that just learned their child relapsed?

What they are checking: Compassion and steady communication during very hard news.

This is a night position. How do you handle being on nights when kids are scared and parents are tired?

What they are checking: Ability to comfort children and families during the hardest hours.

About the work

How do you safely give chemotherapy, and what checks do you do first?

What they are checking: Following independent double checks and handling rules for hazardous drugs.

What do you watch for during a blood transfusion in a child?

What they are checking: Spotting transfusion reactions early and knowing how to respond.

How do you care for central lines to prevent infections?

What they are checking: Strict line care habits that prevent CLABSI in immune-compromised patients.

What signs of tumor lysis syndrome do you look for?

What they are checking: Knowing lab and clinical warning signs that can become dangerous quickly.

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The full job description

As published by Lurie Children's Hospital.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description KSA's: 1. Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher required. For positions that are identified as difficult to fill, CNO may allow approval for hiring of candidates with Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN or above. 2. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. 3. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association. 4. Ability to effectively communicate with patients/families, physicians and hospital staff. 5. Special certifications may be required by the department. Essential Job Duties: 1. Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools. 2. Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan. 3. Develops or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs. Identifies patient preferences and needs including motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan. 4. Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively. 5. Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations. 6. Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving. 7. Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities. 8. Adheres to communication, service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy. 9. Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals. 10. Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals. 11. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. 12. Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role. 13. Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher required. For positions that are identified as difficult to fill, CNO may allow approval for hiring of candidates with Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN or above.2. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois. 3. Basic Life Support certification. 4. Ability to effectively communicate with patient/families, physicians and hospital staff.5. Special certifications may be required by department. Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations. Education Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required) Pay Range $39.00-$64.35 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage • Tuition assistance • Student loan servicing and support • Adoption benefits • Backup Childcare and Eldercare • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities • Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

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