REGISTERED NURSE, OR CIRCULATOR - JR-17035

Chicago, IL

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment center for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a wholly owned subsidiary, was launched in 2019 and is dedicated to serving employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s exceptional cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

Registered Nurse, OR Circulator

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

Keeps patients safe & calm while assisting physicians during operative procedures in the operating suites and endoscopy suite.
Provides immediate pre-operative, intra-operative and immediate post –operative nursing care in a calm, efficient manner.
Accurately & promptly implements physician's orders.
Scrubs (if trained), circulates & records all cases & helps with the immediate recovery of patients.
Ensures accurate hand off to recovering area.
Verifies correct sponge, tape, needle and instrument count with other nursing personnel in room
Applies knowledge of surgical anatomy, physiology, and operative technique relative to operative procedure
Must be able to work M-F, 6:45am-3:15 pm with call.

Qualifications

Your qualifications should include:

1-2 years of acute care and Operating Room experience
Graduate of NLNAC or CCNE School of Nursing, and licensed in the state of IL
BLS certification must be maintained while in this position
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certified (As appropriate for population served)
OCN Certification within 18 months of hire or 36 total CE in Oncology every Commission of Cancer cycle of three years with completion of 12 CE every year (Surgical Services exempt)

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.