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RN Unit Superviosr, OR/PACU - Full-Time

Mercyhealth

Freeport, ILFull-time$87–140K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$87–140K/yr
Location
Freeport, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

State RN License, requiredCPR Certification, required

Job overview

The RN Unit Supervisor oversees daily operations of the Operating Room and Recovery Room, supporting high-quality patient care, safety, regulatory compliance, and patient experience. The role partners with clinical leadership on staffing, scheduling, staff development, performance improvement, physician relationships, and budget goals. It calls for an RN licensed in the state of practice; a BSN is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Problem Solving, nice to haveBudget Management, nice to haveStaff Selection, nice to haveStaff Evaluation, nice to haveStaff Orientation, nice to haveStaff Development, nice to haveCompetency Evaluation, nice to haveStaff Scheduling, nice to haveRelationship Building, nice to havePhysician Relationships, requiredPatient Service, nice to haveProcess Improvement, nice to haveAccreditation Standards, nice to haveEffective Communication, nice to haveMentoring, nice to haveCritical Thinking, nice to haveService Recovery, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Nursing Program Graduate, requiredBSN, nice to haveState RN License, requiredCPR Certification, requiredColor Blind Test, nice to haveACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

OVERVIEW: Experienced RN leader responsible for overseeing daily operations of the Operating Room and Recovery Room, ensuring high-quality patient care, safety, regulatory compliance, and exceptional patient experiences. Partners with clinical leadership to manage staffing, scheduling, staff development, performance improvement initiatives, physician relationships, and budget goals while fostering a culture of accountability, professional growth, and service excellence. Licensed RN with strong leadership, critical thinking, team-building, and operational management skills; BSN preferred.

SCHEDULE: 40 hours (4, 10-hour shifts) Monday-Friday SHIFT: Days, 6am-4:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Strong problem-solving abilities in complex situations.
  • Ability to work within the budget and productivity targets to meet organizational objectives. Participates and supports the plans in place for selection of staff, evaluation of staff, orientation of new staff, continued education and development of staff, competency evaluation of staff, appropriate scheduling of staff based on patient acuity.
  • Supports and partners with the Manager/Clinical Leader and ensures the knowledge, skills, and behaviors of staff are consistent and in alignment with the goals of the unit.
  • Outstanding relationship building skills.
  • Must possess strong physician relationship skills.
  • Patient focused with a strong commitment to delivering the highest levels of quality, safety, and customer service. Is accountable for achievement of patient satisfaction (PressGaney and HCAHPS) action plans to achieve targets for their areas of responsibility.
  • Supports process improvement in operations, quality, and organizational change identified for their areas.
  • Knowledge of accreditation and certification requirements and standards for their areas of responsibility.
  • Able to communicate effectively and persuasively with individuals and groups through compassion, creativity, and consistent visibility.
  • Participates in hospital and department committees.
  • Demonstrated ability in developing and mentoring staff and colleagues.
  • Leads by example, consistently demonstrating highly professional behavior. Demonstrates personal and professional accountability and holds others to the same.
  • Exhibits a passion for nursing
  • Serves as a role model and coach for Critical Moments of Service Standards and service recovery.
  • Participates in department or unit performance improvement activities, may include shared governance.
  • Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient experience and appropriately escalates to the appropriate chain of command.
  • Supports the professional nurse continuum and nursing clinical ladder for RNs (CARE)

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Licensed as an RN in state of practice Approved CPR certification required within 90 days (Other certification per unit requirements: ACLS, PALS, PEARS, NRP)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES May include color blind test (per department guidelines)

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Performs job duties with general supervision. Regularly supervises and manages others in the performance of their positions.

SUPERVISES N/A

PAY RANGE:

$87,370.23 - $139,792.38 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision

  • Life & Disability Insurance

  • FSA/HSA Options

  • Generous, accruing paid time off

  • Paid Parental and caregiver leave

  • Career advancement and educational opportunities

  • Tuition and certification reimbursement

  • Certification Reimbursement

  • Well-being Programs

  • Employee Discounts

  • On-Demand Pay

  • Financial Education

  • Annual recognition/awards events

  • Partner appreciation days

  • Family entertainment/attractions discount

  • Community service/improvement opportunities

Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

  • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50

  • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

  • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

How this job compares

Set against the 948 open Nursing Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$87–140K/yr
  • US median$92–115K/yr129 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $114K, is 11% above the US median midpoint ($103K) — in the middle half of Nursing Supervisor salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 49 open Nursing Supervisor jobs in Illinois and 948 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Nursing Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 3 years (664 postings).
Education
158 of the 948 open Nursing Supervisor jobs (17%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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