staff - On Call Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room - $52-75 per hour

Medical Solutions Direct Hire is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) OR - Operating Room for a nursing job in Rockford, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : OR - Operating Room
• Discipline : RN
• Duration : Ongoing
• 40 hours per week
• Shift : 8 hours, days, on call
• Employment Type : Staff

Job description :

Operating Room Nurse Manager

Location : Rockford, IL

Department : Surgery

Reports to : Director of Surgery

Position Summary :

The Operating Room Nurse Manager is responsible for providing departmental leadership in the planning, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating the 24-hour operation of the perioperative clinical areas. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care services and efficient business operations in accordance with Medical Center policies and regulatory requirements.

The Nurse Manager leads the development, implementation, and administration of patient care services to achieve departmental goals, including the introduction of new services and procedures. This position proactively manages financial, capital, and human resources to meet established quality and productivity standards and takes corrective actions as necessary. The Nurse Manager also oversees nursing support to ensure quality-driven, cost-effective resource utilization and consistent operations through effective policies and processes.

Key Responsibilities :

Provide 24 / 7 leadership accountability for the perioperative department.

Develop, coordinate, and implement operational policies and processes.

Ensure compliance with hospital, state, and federal regulations.

Lead initiatives to meet departmental vision and annual business objectives.

Oversee fiscal management, including budgeting and resource allocation.

Support quality improvement and staff development efforts.

Maintain a strong understanding of OR staff roles and assist or audit cases as needed.

Foster a collaborative and professional work environment.

Schedule & On-Call Expectations :

Generally works Monday–Friday, 7 : 00 AM–4 : 00 PM, with flexibility for early or late shifts as departmental needs arise.

Holds 24 / 7 accountability for the department but is rarely required to return to work outside of traditional hours.

This role does not include routine floor shift coverage.

Case Types :

Level I Trauma Center.

Full range of surgical specialties except complex burns and transplant.

Required Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited School of Nursing.

Licensure : Active RN license in current state (or ability to obtain / transfer license to Illinois before start date).

Certifications : BLS required; CNOR preferred.

Experience : 3–5 years of related work experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership role. OR experience in a hospital setting strongly preferred over ASC.

Preferred Qualifications :

CNOR certification.

Experience in large hospital OR settings.

Proven track record in managing perioperative services and leading surgical teams.

Why Join Us?

As a leader in surgical services, you’ll play a critical role in supporting a skilled perioperative team, driving quality patient care, and contributing to the success of a Level I Trauma Center that handles a diverse range of surgical cases.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Medical Solutions Direct Hire Job ID #954467.

Interested in other opportunities? Call 904-815-0840

About Medical Solutions Direct Hire

At Medical Solutions, we’re people who care, helping people who care. No matter how you look at it, there’s a whole lot of care going on in our world and that’s just the way we like it. What do we do? Medical Solutions is one of the nation’s largest providers of total workforce solutions in the healthcare industry, connecting nurses and allied health clinicians with hospitals and healthcare systems across the country and around the corner. Through our family of brands, we also serve a segment of clients outside of the healthcare space. And we’re the very best at what we do. You’ll love our culture that’s filled with heart and soul. As a company and employer, we’re sincerely and unabashedly us. We lead as humans first and believe the unique qualities of each team member make us better together. We share a purpose for helping others and the drive to make a difference. And we offer endless opportunities for personal and professional growth, throughout your career. At Medical Solutions, you’ll find a great place to work and a career home. We’ve received Best Places to Work awards, landed top industry awards, and received accolades for the impact we’ve made in business and within our community. But the only way to really get to know us, is to join us. We think you’ll fit right in.