AORN Chicago Chapter

Founded in 1962, the Chicago Chapter is comprised of approximately 300 Operating Room nurses, nursing students, retired nurses, as well as some industry representatives who belong to the chapter as Affiliate members. We are committed to the absolute best surgical patient care possible.

The Chicago Chapter of AORN mission is to promote safety and optimal outcomes for patients undergoing operative and other invasive procedures by providing practice support and professional development opportunities to perioperative nurses.



Recent News & Announcements

Hello All, and Happy New Year! We will be kicking off our new year with a CE offering from Aerobiotix. Please see attached flyer. Hope you had a...

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Just a reminder that our first meeting of 2026 will be on January 14th instead of the first Wednesday of the month due to holiday travel and such....

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Upcoming Events

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Webinar/Online

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:00am MT

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Webinar/Online

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 1:00pm ET

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On-Demand CE Activities

The Guideline for Sterilization provides guidance for perioperative teams about sterilizing reusable medical devices to be used in perioperative and procedural settings.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until September 10, 2026

Guideline for Surgical Attire with guidance for the perioperative RN for wearing surgical attire in semi-restricted and restricted areas, laundering, cleaning items, updates on disinfection criteria.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until January 31, 2026

This presentation will review the new guideline for enhanced recovery after surgery.

Clinical topics: Surgery

Offers 1.0 contact hour

Available until October 17, 2026

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Job Opportunities

Chicago, IL · Position at Aya Healthcare

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: ICU Registered Nurse in Chicago, IL.We’ll work with you to build the healthcare...

Chicago, IL · Position at Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

OverviewDepartment: Emergency UnitSchedule: PRN, Day Shift + Rotating weekendsFacility: St. Mary's of Nazareth HospitalLocation: Chicago, IL...

Chicago, IL · Position at Aya Healthcare

Aya Healthcare has an immediate opening for the following position: Cath Lab Registered Nurse in Chicago, IL.We’ll work with you to build the...

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