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Full Time Rn Circulator Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Silver Cross Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN)

New Lenox, IL · On-site

$35 - $42.50/hr

Afternoons - 12 hours, Emergency Department Full Time RN 3p-3a with rotating weekends and holiday rotation Department: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Benefits for You At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about ...

silvercross

Registered Nurse (RN)

New Lenox, IL · On-site

$35 - $42.50/hr

Afternoons - 12 hours, Emergency Department Full Time RN 3p-3a with rotating weekends and holiday rotation Department: EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT Benefits for You At Silver Cross Hospital, we care about ...

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How much do full time rn circulator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for full time rn circulator in Chicago, IL is $45.82, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $34.66 and $53.51 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Rn Circulator vs Full Time Rn Scrub Nurse?

AspectFull Time Rn CirculatorFull Time Rn Scrub Nurse
CertificationsRN license, perioperative trainingRN license, perioperative training
Work EnvironmentOperating room, assisting during surgeryOperating room, preparing instruments and assisting
Job RoleCoordinates patient care, manages equipmentHands-on surgical assistance, instrument handling
Employer UsageHospitals, surgical centersHospitals, surgical centers

Both roles require RN licensure and perioperative training, working in operating rooms within hospitals or surgical centers. The Full Time Rn Circulator manages patient care and oversees equipment, while the Full Time Rn Scrub Nurse focuses on assisting surgeons directly with instruments and sterile procedures. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path in perioperative nursing.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rn Circulator jobs in Chicago, IL?

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Infographic showing various Full Time Rn Circulator job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $95,314 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

Registered Nurse OR Circulator (PRN)

Surgery Partners

Saint Charles, IL • On-site

$35 - $53/hr

Full-time

Retirement

Re-posted 9 days ago

Surgery Partners rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 85 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

157th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Title: Registered Nurse Operating Room Circulator (PRN)
Salary Range: $35.00 - $53.00 per hour, based on skill and experience level.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The delivery of patient care through the framework of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis and patient outcome) in the preoperative, interoperative and postoperative phase of the surgical patient.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Operating Room Manager
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
  • Minimum of an associate's degree from an accredited school of nursing
  • Current Registered Nurse License - IL
  • Current American Heart Assn. BLS, PALS and ACLS certifications
  • Two years of operating room circulating experience in a hospital or ambulatory surgery center

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
  • Demonstrates current, comprehensive professional knowledge and skills in conformance with recognized nursing standards and department policies including the Patient Bill of Rights and AAAHC regulations, Standards for Nursing Care and the Nurse Practice Act.
  • Assesses physiological and psychosocial health status of patient.
  • Assesses pain per policy.
  • Completes patient history.
  • Verbally reports pertinent information to appropriate staff to provide continuity of care.
  • Legibly documents information in patient record and signs record using appropriate professional title.
  • Assesses level of understanding and expectations of care.
  • Identifies desired patient outcomes.
  • Establishes nursing diagnosis.
  • Establishes patient/family goals that are mutually acceptable.
  • Formulates Plan of Care for the patient.
  • Implements nursing care plans tailored to patient/family needs.
  • Demonstrates ability to assess and problem solve.
  • Responds to emergencies.
  • Practices within legal and ethical guidelines (Nurse Practice Act, legal statutes, ANA code for Nurses, Policy and Procedures.
  • Performs nursing actions that demonstrate accountability (demonstrates flexibility, exercises safe judgment).
  • Continually adjusts care plan based on patient/family data.
  • Demonstrates proper preoperative process - communication/report.
  • Demonstrates proper procedure and documentation for surgical case counting.
  • Demonstrates proper aseptic technique.
  • Demonstrates efficient turnover time.
  • Demonstrates proper technique for obtaining blood products.
  • Demonstrates proper patient identification verification per policy.
  • Demonstrates proper surgical site identification and marking per policy.
  • Anticipates surgeon's needs during surgical procedure.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
  • Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
  • Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Benefits:
  • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
  • And more!

Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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