Inpatient RN - Cardiovascular/Heart Robotics Operating Room Scrub - $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS

Job Opportunity

Work Schedule:

100% FTE, 6:30am-3:00pm. You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, IL. You may be eligible for up to $15,000 sign on bonus.

Additional components of compensation may include:

Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

Shift Differentials:

$4/hr for weekday evenings, $5/hr for weekday nights, $4.25/hr for weekend days, $8.25/hr for weekend evenings, $9.25/hr for weekend nights.

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!

Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

Strong shared governance structure

Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
• Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

Work Experience

• Experience assisting in robotic-assisted cardiac and thoracic surgeries. Required
• A minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a cardiovascular operating room or as a RN. Preferred
• Prior completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program with related experience or successful completion of Scrub RN competency (Internal Northern Illinois Program). Required

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Illinois. Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Required
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification. Required. Prior to March 1, 2026 there was no ACLS requirement and after March 1, 2026 require the ACLS within one year of hire
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. Preferred
• Specialty certification in area of concentration. Preferred

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.