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Pain Management Rn Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Ensure accurate documentation and adherence to pain management protocols * Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes Requirements * Experience: Minimum 2 years RN Med/Surg ...

Collaborate with coordinators, nurses, and research staff to maintain compliance and accurate ... Record patient interactions, manage adverse events (AEs/SAEs), and maintain compliance with EHR/EDC ...

RN Surgery

Vandalia, IL

$33.73 - $52.28/hr

... RN Surgery Operating Room Nurses are responsible for performing at a competent level nursing ... Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain ...

RN Surgery

Vandalia, IL · On-site

$33.73 - $52.28/hr

... RN Surgery Operating Room Nurses are responsible for performing at a competent level nursing ... Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain ...

RN Surgery

Vandalia, IL · On-site

$33.73 - $52.28/hr

... RN Surgery Operating Room Nurses are responsible for performing at a competent level nursing ... Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain ...

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$387.6K

How much do pain management rn jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for pain management rn in Illinois is $351,339.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $334,800.00 and $387,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a pain management RN?

Pain Management Registered Nurses (RNs) are specialized nurses who assess, monitor, and manage patients experiencing acute or chronic pain. They work closely with physicians and other healthcare providers to develop and implement pain management plans, administer medications, and educate patients about pain relief options. Pain Management RNs may work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, or pain management clinics, helping to improve patients' quality of life by reducing pain and discomfort.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a pain management RN?

To thrive as a Pain Management RN, you need in-depth knowledge of pain assessment, pharmacology, and nursing care, typically supported by an active RN license and clinical experience in pain management or related fields. Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), pain assessment tools, and medication administration systems is necessary. Strong communication, empathy, and patient advocacy skills help build trust and effectively address individual pain needs. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring safe, effective pain management and improving patient outcomes.

What is the difference between Pain Management Rn vs Anesthesiologist?

AspectPain Management RnAnesthesiologist
CredentialsRegistered Nurse (RN) license, specialized training in pain managementMedical degree (MD or DO), residency in anesthesiology
Work EnvironmentClinics, pain management centers, hospitalsHospitals, surgical centers, clinics
Role & ResponsibilitiesAssess pain, administer medications, assist with procedures, patient educationPerform anesthesia, manage pain during surgeries, oversee anesthesia care

The main difference is that Pain Management Rns focus on assessing and managing chronic pain through non-surgical methods, while Anesthesiologists are medical doctors who administer anesthesia during surgeries and handle acute pain management. Both roles require specialized knowledge, but Anesthesiologists have a broader scope in surgical settings.

What are the most common challenges faced by pain management RNs, and how can they be addressed?

Pain Management RNs often encounter challenges such as assessing non-verbal patients, managing complex medication regimens, and balancing patient comfort with safety. Effective communication with patients and interdisciplinary teams is crucial for developing personalized care plans. Staying updated on evidence-based pain management strategies and utilizing standardized pain assessment tools can help RNs provide high-quality care while minimizing risks associated with opioid use and other interventions.
Infographic showing various Pain Management Rn job openings in Illinois as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $351,339 per year, or $168.9 per hour.

Nurse Associate (RN), Pain Management, Full-Time, Days

The University of Chicago Medicine

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 23 hours ago


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Job description


Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as a Nurse Associate (RN) with our Pain Management Clinic. In this role you will partner with the rest of the clinical team to provide patients the highest quality of care.
In this role, the Nurse Associate (RN) is responsible for coordinating diagnostic and therapeutic regimens for a specified group of patients, and maintains cohesiveness between clinical research, physicians, and patients. The Nurse Associate coordinates physician activities with referring physicians, nursing staff, hospital administration, ancillary services, support services, insurance companies and other departments/sections and agencies as needed, and assists the physician with a wide range of activities necessary to manage clinical research programs. In addition, the Nurse Associate functions as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families, assists physicians with bedside procedures, and provides patient care in the clinic with the physician as necessary.
Essential Job Functions:
  • Conducts, responds to, follow up on, and triages patient phone calls to the physician as appropriate
  • Assists physician in clinic or procedure area with patient examinations, diagnostic tests and/or
  • therapeutic procedures. Continuously monitors vital signs of patients under conscious sedation throughout procedure
  • Counsels patients concerning lifestyle modifications, medication regimens, side effects, and
  • interactions using an appropriate psychosocial communication level
  • Communicates to clinics coordinators follow-up appointments, ancillary and/or pre-operative testing and scheduling needed for patient
  • Arranges patient admissions; coordinates ordering of tests/procedures with fellows, attendings, and other nursing staff
  • Assists physicians in coordination of research programs by screening patients for acceptance into clinical research and outcome programs. Maintains office file notes, reviews charts, enters data for sectional demographic data base, assists in summarization and analysis of data

Required Qualifications:
  • Must have experience working in a community health setting
  • A Bachelor's degree in Nursing
    • Associate Degree Nurses are required to enroll in a BSN program within six (6) to nine (9) months of hire, and make progress toward and complete their BSN degree within 30 months. ADN nurses receive 100% tuition reimbursement towards a BSN degree from an accredited program.
  • Must be an actively licensed Registered Nurse in the state of Illinois
  • Must have a minimum of two years' experience working as an RN

Position Details:
  • Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
  • Shift: Days, 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday
  • Work Location: Onsite
  • Unit/Department: Pain Management
  • CBA Code: NNU

About Us
We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment... with patients and with each other. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you'd like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we're doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.
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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.
Compensation & Benefits Overview
UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.
The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.
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