Job Description

UI Health - Staff Nurse I - Surgicenter (Flex/days)

Hiring Department: Surgicenter
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1041314
FTE : 1
Work Schedule –
Shift :
Flex Days
# of Position: 2
Posting Date: 7/6/2026
Salary: The
previously determined range for this position was $36.08/hr
to $80.98/hr*. Final rate offered will be
determined by the collective bargaining agreement, internal salary equity, candidate experience and
qualifications, and budget constraints. It is not typical for an individual
to be offered a rate at or near the top of the full range for a position.

This position requires Illinois residency within
180 days of the hire date.(RNs only)

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Perianesthesia Staff Nurse I is responsible for delivering comprehensive, patient-centered perianesthesia care across the care continuum, utilizing the Nursing Process and a Relationship-Based Care model. This role provides care to patients across the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric populations in a variety of settings. This includes the outpatient, inpatient pre-procedure, and post-procedure recovery.

The Staff Nurse I provides direct patient care while actively contributing to improved patient outcomes through Shared Leadership, Evidence-Based Practice, and nursing excellence standards. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, coordinated care, and supports unit and organizational goals.

This role also serves as a clinical resource, role model, and educator, with expected participation in Shared Leadership and unit-based initiatives to advance clinical practice and patient care delivery.

Duties & Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

1. Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.

• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care RN experience.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to learn electronic health records.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and strong interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Charge Nurse experience (2+ years).
• CAPA certification.
• Critical care or specialty certification preferred.
• Experience in preoperative, perianesthesia, and surgical care settings.
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Bilingual skills.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online
application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.