Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Specialty hospital in Streeterville, IL
- 288 beds
- Hiring days and nights
- Nurse residency
From 3 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 23, 2026Sources
The short version
Chicago's largest pediatric hospital, where the bar for entry starts at two years
Lurie Children's pairs elite pediatric specialization with a CARE model spanning clinical care, advocacy, research, and education, but its two-year RN minimum means the door opens to experienced pediatric nurses rather than new grads.
You join through the Lurie Children's RN Residency Program, an ANCC-accredited practice transition program with individualized precepted orientation whose length is set by department.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: luriechildrens.orgOrientation runs 14 weeks in Acute Care, 18 weeks in the ED or Resource Team, 20 weeks in Critical Care, 36 weeks in the OR, and 12 weeks in Inpatient Psychiatry or Almost Home Kids.
For new gradsSources
On the 19th Floor inpatient unit (neurology, endocrine, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery), you get 8–10 weeks of orientation on a 32-bed floor where acuity ranges from intensive to chronically ill.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Lurie Children's RN Residency Program · ANCC Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs (Practice Transition Program)
Not a fit
- New grads: 2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Streeterville
Nursing here
The culture is pediatric-focused and family-centered, organized around a CARE model that integrates clinical practice with advocacy, research, and education. The institution emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and child advocacy, with strong ties to research and training the next generation of clinicians. Nurses need at least two years of RN experience to receive an interview, and pediatric or ambulatory experience is highly preferred; limited clinic support has been noted in some ambulatory roles.
- Nurse residency
Lurie Children's RN Residency Program · ANCC Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs (Practice Transition Program)
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: luriechildrens.org- Preceptors and orientation
Residency includes individualized precepted orientation; preceptor supports clinical skills, team relationships, and nursing responsibilities; length varies by department.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: luriechildrens.org- Career development
Specialty pages note nurse mentorship programs and advancement opportunities; Glassdoor AI summary cites limited promotional pathways.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · employer research
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- Charting system
Epic
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · employer research
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- Scheduling
Ambulatory Neurosurgery RN I: shift starts vary 7:30–8 am; limited clinic support. Glassdoor notes valued scheduling flexibility amid heavy workloads.
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
2025 Benefit Summary available via the employee portal; benefits enrollment through bswift.
Units hiring now
- Med surg1 open
- PediatricDays 11 open
- TransportNights 11 open
19th Floor Inpatient (Neurology/Endocrine/Neurosurgery/Orthopedic Surgery)
32-bed inpatient unit; variable acuity from intensive to chronically ill; RN Residency orientation 12-14 weeks; experienced RN 8-10 weeks.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: luriechildrens.org20th Floor Pediatric Surgery/Transplant
48-bed acute medical and surgical unit using patient and family-centered interprofessional care for complex illnesses.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: luriechildrens.orgED
RN Residency precepted orientation length for ED is 18 weeks.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: luriechildrens.orgOR
RN Residency precepted orientation length for OR is 36 weeks.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: luriechildrens.orgCritical Care
RN Residency precepted orientation length for Critical Care is 20 weeks.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: luriechildrens.orgAcute Care
RN Residency precepted orientation length for Acute Care is 14 weeks.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: luriechildrens.orgInpatient Psychiatry
RN Residency precepted orientation length for Inpatient Psychiatry Unit is 12 weeks.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: luriechildrens.orgResource Team
RN Residency precepted orientation length for Resource Team is 18 weeks.
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Source location unconfirmedSource: luriechildrens.orgAlmost Home Kids
RN Residency precepted orientation length for Almost Home Kids is 12 weeks.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: luriechildrens.orgAmbulatory Neurosurgery
RN I posting requires minimum 2 years RN practice for interview; pediatric or ambulatory experience highly preferred; shifts start 7:30-8 am.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: jobs.luriechildrens.orgHospital-wide beds (main campus)
Facility built with 288 private rooms including 156 pediatric beds, 60 ICU beds, 60 NICU beds, and 12 acute mental illness beds.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: mortenson.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Mission-driven pediatric care
- Staff describe a rewarding, mission-focused culture and strong dedication among colleagues in pediatric care.
Sources
- Management and accountability
- Reviews cite micromanagement, top-down leadership, favoritism, and leaders seen as out of touch with daily unit challenges.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Career advancement
- Employees report limited promotional opportunities and unclear professional development pathways.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Overall ratings
- About 3.5/5 overall from hundreds of reviews; roughly two-thirds would recommend; work-life balance near 3.5.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Expensive parking
- Multiple reviews specifically call out costly parking as a workplace downside.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- New-grad competitiveness
- Forum posters describe the RN residency/new-grad program as competitive, especially for PICU and critical care tracks.
Sources
As of 2020Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
Parking near the hospital is expensive, and nurses repeatedly call it out as a daily downside.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
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 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago hire new grads?
2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: Lurie Children's RN Residency Program · ANCC Commission on Accreditation in Practice Transition Programs (Practice Transition Program).
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a night shift.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (1), pediatric (1) and transport (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- allnurses.com/lurie-childrens-hospital-chicago-t717813
What nurses say · as of 2020
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ann-and-Robert-H-Lurie-Children-s-Hospital-of-Chicago-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE17140.0,53_KO54,70.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ann-and-Robert-H-Lurie-Children-s-Hospital-of-Chicago-Reviews-E17140.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Ann-and-Robert-H-Lurie-Children-s-Hospital-of-Chicago-expensive-parking-Reviews-EI_IE17140.0,53_KH54,71.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- jobs.luriechildrens.org/us/en/c/nursing-jobs
Nursing here
- luriechildrens.org
Employer website
- luriechildrens.org/en/for-healthcare-professionals/education/medical-education-training/residencies/rn-residency-program
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- luriechildrens.org/en/for-healthcare-professionals/nursing/training-opportunities
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- mortenson.com/projects/ann-and-robert-h-lurie-childrens-hospital-of-chicago
Nursing here
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