Nurse RN - School RN

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Education is seeking a local contract nurse RN School RN for a local contract nursing job in Highland Park, Illinois.

• Specialty:
  School RN
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Local Contract

Empower students to reach their full potential as a Certified School Nurse (CSN)! Join Cross Country Education to provide compassionate, student-centered care throughout the 2026–2027 school year in Highland Park, IL.

Provide direct nursing care and manage complex medical procedures for students from Kindergarten through Transition age (up to 22) with a wide range of medical and support needs.
Manage daily school clinic operations, administer medications, and respond to medical emergencies.
Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Healthcare Plans (IHPs), Emergency Action Plans, and health components of IEPs/504 plans.
Partner with multidisciplinary teams as the primary liaison between families, providers, and school staff; provide critical training to educators on student-specific medical protocols.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Certified School Nurse (CSN) endorsement
• School-based experience or strong pediatric nursing background preferred

• Competitive Pay:
  Earn $46.10 - $52.30 per hour, based on your experience and qualifications as a Certified School Nurse, with weekly pay and opportunities for bonuses and incentives.
• Generous Benefits:
  Comprehensive health coverage, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and a 401(k) match to support your long-term financial goals.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Consistent 35-hour work week with a predictable school schedule and paid sick leave.

Cross Country Education provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type regarding race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Cross Country Education Job  #rtdkt. Posted job title:
Certified School Nurse (RN)

Cross Country Education is educator-led, student-driven and solutions-oriented. With over 50 years of combined dedicated expertise, we service the education industry exclusively. Focusing our knowledge and resources on engaging with and understanding educational organizations, industry trends, and leadership needs, we provide a wide range of services to our educational partners to meet their individual needs including special education and substitute services.

Each service can individually supplement an educational need or work in synergy with our other offerings to provide a holistic solution.

We guide and nurture our educational providers throughout their careers by partnering with them and providing access to coaching, resources, and development. To us, our role is more than providing jobs. By sharing knowledge, learning and resources with our professionals, we can develop a deep and collective strategy for helping them achieve a fulfilling career.