Nurse RN - School RN - $45 per hour

ESS Clinical is seeking a local contract nurse RN School RN for a local contract nursing job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: School RN
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• Duration: 36 weeks
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Registered Nurse (RN) - School Clinic - Chicago, Illinois

Location: Chicago Area Schools
Schedule: Monday–Friday | School Hours 

No Nights! No Weekends! No Holidays! No Summers!

Predictable Schedule. Meaningful Impact. Real Support.

At ESS Clinical, nurses in schools are part of the school community. You’ll have clear expectations, structured support, and consistent schedules.

Why Nurses Choose School-Based Roles at ESS Clinical

• No nights

• No weekends

• No holidays

• No summer work required but available for some

• Predictable daily schedule

• Relationship-based care (not task-based hospital pace)

• Opportunity to truly know your students and families

Why Nurses Stay at ESS Clinical

• Family-friendly schedule and true work-life balance

• Benefits available for Full-Time and Part-Time positions

• PTO

• 401(k) with company contributions after first year 

• Professional development opportunities
  

School Clinic Snapshot

• School clinic setting

• Independent clinic role with school team collaboration

• Consistent daily schedule

• Clear protocols and district health guidelines in place

Your Impact as an RN in an ESS Clinical Supported School

You’ll play a vital role in keeping students healthy, safe, and ready to learn — while providing reassurance to families and staff. As a Registered Nurse in a school clinic, you bring clinical expertise to support student wellness, respond to health concerns, and help create a safe learning environment.

What You’ll Do

• Provide day-to-day nursing care in the school clinic

• Administer medications and monitor student health needs

• Assess and respond to illness or injury

• Support communicable disease prevention protocols

• Collaborate with school staff, families, and healthcare providers

• Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality (HIPAA/FERPA compliance)

• Utilize clinical judgment to evaluate student health concerns and determine appropriate care

What We’re Looking For

• Active Illinois RN License (Required)

• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality standards

• Pediatric, school, or community health experience preferred (not required)

• Strong assessment and clinical decision-making skills

• Basic knowledge of medication administration and communicable disease prevention

• Current or willingness to obtain BLS / CPR / First Aid (role dependent)

Compensation & Benefits

ESS Clinical supports you as a whole professional — not just a position.

Benefits May Include

• Medical, Dental, Vision (for eligible hours)

• 401(k) with employer contribution after first year

• Weekly Pay

• Paid Time Off

• Professional development

• Licensure reimbursement (up to $300)

Privacy Information

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• Contact details (name, email, phone, address)

• Application materials (resume, work history, education, references)

• Information you choose to provide during the hiring process (interviews, assessments, background checks, as permitted by law)

We use this information to:

• Evaluate your candidacy and qualifications

• Conduct interviews and background checks

• Manage our recruitment and hiring processes

• Comply with applicable legal obligations

We do not sell or share applicant personal information. We retain it as long as necessary for recruitment, compliance, and potential future opportunities.

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ESS Clinical Job ID #4494. Posted job title: RN School Based - Chicago, Illinois

About ESS Clinical

Driven by a passion for helping students, ESS Clinical connects certified clinical and special education professionals with K-12 school systems nationwide. Whether you are a speech-language pathologist, occupational or physical therapist, school psychologist, behavioral specialist, or school nurse, we match you with a school-based role that fits your skills and career aspirations. At ESS Clinical, the work you do has the power to change a student’s life. If you are looking for a career with purpose, this is where you belong.

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Benefits

• Weekly pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• License and certification reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance