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

UW Health
UW Health

Full-time

Rockford, IL, USA

Posted on Sep 15, 2026

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
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You may be eligible for up to $15,000 sign on bonus! Step into the future of cardiac surgery. Join our cutting-edge robotic heart surgery program—one of only a select few in the region—and train at the forefront of innovation, where advanced technology meets surgical excellence. Expand your cardiovascular expertise in minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery, refine your precision with next-generation robotic systems, and help redefine what’s possible for patients with complex heart conditions. If you're ready to elevate your skill set and be part of a program that’s shaping the future of heart surgery, this is your opportunity.
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