From 259 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 20, 2026Sources
The short version
Advocate Aurora Health is part of Advocate Health, the nonprofit health system formed by combining Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Its care brands include Advocate Health Care and Aurora Health Care.
Employer research, Jul 20, 2026
A 12-month Registered Nurse Residency Journeys program supports newly licensed RNs with mentorship as you move into practice.
For new gradsSources
Postings list sign-on bonuses up to $10,000 for Labor & Delivery RN at Aurora Sinai Milwaukee and up to $7,500 for Med-Surg RN on days and nights.
For experienced nursesSources
Full-time teammates can use $5,250 a year in education assistance plus $1,500 continuing education, and Med-Surg loan support runs $5,250 a year with a $21,000 lifetime cap.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: careers.aah.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: New Grad Residency Program / Registered Nurse Residency Journeys
Not a fit
- New grads: 43 of the 48 roles on this page ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Charlotte
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
New Grad Residency Program / Registered Nurse Residency Journeys
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- Preceptors and orientation
Nurse externs work under RN mentor/preceptor; residency includes mentorship throughout journey
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- Career development
Internal mobility and professional development opportunities exist; shared governance and professional development cited in student sessions
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- Tuition support
Education assistance $5,250/year full-time; $2,625/year part-time; continuing education support $1,500 for FT/PT/PRN
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As of 2026Source: careers.aah.org- Loan assistance
Loan support for Med-Surg Nursing, Imaging, Respiratory Therapy: $5,250/yr FT (lifetime $21,000); $2,625/yr PT (lifetime $10,500)
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As of 2026Source: careers.aah.org- Charting system
Epic/Cerner
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- Scheduling
Weekend Program available (General Surgical Grafton); FT 3x12-hour nights common; days 7a-7p or nights 7p-7a with weekend rotation; flexible extern scheduling around classes; evening/weekend/night differentials
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- Charge opportunities
Lead Charge Nurse (RN) roles posted (e.g. Abdominal Transplant nights Milwaukee); competitive shift differentials including charge and preceptor roles noted at peer system postings
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As of 2026
Benefits
Advocate Health’s careers page describes health coverage, retirement planning and wellness resources as part of its benefits support.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$34.90-$52.35/hr
RN Residency General Medicine pay range Winston-Salem NC
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
$38.20-$57.30/hr
Registered Nurse Progressive Care Nights Atrium Health Lake Norman pay range
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$41.10-$61.65/hr
Lead Charge Nurse (RN) Nights Abdominal Transplant Milwaukee
As of 2026
- Annual pay
$80,000-$116,480/year
Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Observation Unit Milwaukee annual range
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus for eligible candidates of up to $10,000 for Labor & Delivery RN at Aurora Sinai Milwaukee
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $7,500 sign-on bonus for Med-Surg RN; day and night openings
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$15,000 sign-on bonus eligible for Registered Nurse Residency General Medicine at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Winston-Salem
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Education assistance $5,250/year full-time teammates; $2,625/year part-time; continuing education $1,500 FT/PT/PRN
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Loan support for Med-Surg Nursing, Imaging, Respiratory Therapy: $5,250/year FT lifetime cap $21,000; $2,625/year PT lifetime cap $10,500
As of 2026
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The units
ER/ED
Aurora Medical Center Burlington ED is Level III Trauma, board-certified EM physicians, Stroke Certified, Telestroke to Aurora St. Luke's Milwaukee.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.aah.orgL&D
Aurora Sinai L&D: 20 LDR rooms, 3 OB ORs, surgical recovery; accreta and high BMI programs; low and super high-risk patients.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.aah.orgMed-Surg/General Surgical
MS1 at Aurora Medical Center Grafton is 18-bed med/surg specializing in general surgical postop (GI, urology, ENT, gyn, bariatric).
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.aah.orgWomen's Health/OB
Registered Nurse Women's Health/OB role listed as sign-on bonus eligible under Aurora Health Care part of Advocate Health.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.aah.orgProgressive Care/Telemetry
Atrium Health Lake Norman Progressive Care Unit telemetry 5th floor; 13-bed PCU with adjacent 8-bed ICU.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: careers.atriumhealth.org
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall rating and recommend rate
- Glassdoor overall 3.6/5 from 3505 reviews; 66% would recommend; 67% CEO approval; 60% positive business outlook.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Category ratings
- Diversity 3.8; work/life 3.5; comp/benefits 3.5; career opportunities 3.5; culture/values 3.4.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Management and culture inconsistency
- Supportive teamwork appreciated but recurring toxic management, favoritism, unit inconsistency; upper-frontline disconnect and bureaucracy hurt morale.
More review themes
- Work-life balance vs staffing
- Work-life balance focus praised yet staffing shortages and higher workloads make balance hard to sustain.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Career growth barriers
- Internal mobility and development possible but promotions often blocked by favoritism and weak leadership support.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Floor staff vs executives
- Floor teammates praised as amazing collaborators; directors and above seen as out of touch; cost cuts, raise reductions, insurance changes noted.
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As of 2024Source: indeed.com- Indeed overall ratings Chicago NA context
- Indeed overall 3.6/5 (2603 reviews); work-life 3.5; pay/benefits 3.5; advancement 3.3; management 3.1; culture 3.3.
Sources
As of 2024Source: indeed.com
The hard parts
Nurses repeatedly describe supportive floor teamwork paired with toxic or inconsistent management, favoritism, and an upper-frontline disconnect that blocks promotions and wears down morale.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Common questions
Does Advocate Aurora Health hire new grads?
43 of the 48 roles on this page ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: New Grad Residency Program / Registered Nurse Residency Journeys.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Advocate Aurora Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Advocate Aurora Health
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Flex Resource Registered Nurse (PRN) - ICU Float Pool
Posted 5 days ago
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Registered Nurse, Atrium Health University City, Dialysis, Full Time Days
Posted 6 days ago
$38–$57/hr
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Levine Children's Outpatient Rea Village Pediatrics - Full Time
Posted 4 days ago
$36–$53/hr
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See all 259 roles at Advocate Aurora HealthSources
- advocatehealth.org
Employer website
- careers.aah.org/career-areas/nursing/nurse-externships
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- careers.atriumhealth.org/jobs/17589193-registered-nurse-atrium-health-lake-norman-progressive-care-nights
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Advocate-Aurora-Health-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE2323279.0,22_KO23,39.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Advocate-Aurora-Health-Reviews-E2323279.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Advocate-Aurora-Health-Downers-Grove-Reviews-EI_IE2323279.0,22_IL.23,36_IC1128825.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Advocate-Aurora-Health-Oak-Lawn-Reviews-EI_IE2323279.0,22_IL.23,31_IC1128937.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Advocate-Aurora-Health/reviews
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024
- perfectserve.com/case-study/advocate-aurora-health-streamlining-patient-transfers-with-perfectserve
Nursing here
- talents.vaia.com/companies/advocate-aurora-health/registered-nurse-residency-journeys-44416008
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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