Arc at Bradley
Hiring organization · Based in Bradley, IL
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
What stands out
Moving here
You would be working in Bradley, a compact eight-square-mile village about 60 miles south of Chicago, where the typical local commute is about 17 minutes and downtown is reachable on I-57 or Metra from nearby Kankakee.
Experienced nurses
The rate on our one posting is $18 an hour, and that same figure is both the minimum and the maximum.
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-23
Moving here
You would be living among single-family homes and apartment communities, where about 38% of residents rent and Olivet Nazarene University is a short drive.
New graduates
The largest age group in town is 20–29, and a university campus is a short drive, so you would be clocking out into a younger, student-adjacent village rather than a quiet retiree pocket.
More about working here
Moving here
Perry Farm Park and Kankakee River State Park are the nearby outdoor defaults, and local guides treat Bradley as a practical, affordable base if you still want Chicago-area access.
Experienced nurses
Illinois takes a flat 4.95% state income tax, so the bite on an $18 hourly check is predictable even if it is not small.
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-23
The city
Living in Bradley, IL
Bradley is a small village in Kankakee County, Illinois, offering a quiet, close-knit community atmosphere within easy reach of Chicago. Nurses relocating here will find affordable suburban living, local parks, and a slower pace of life, making it an appealing option for those who prefer a rural setting with convenient access to larger-city healthcare networks.
Browse roles in Bradley
- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,186/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $67,420/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You would be coming to work at Arc at Bradley, in Bradley, Illinois — a compact eight-square-mile village in Kankakee County, about 60 miles south of Chicago. The rate on the one posting we have is $18 an hour, and that same figure is the minimum and the maximum.
More about Arc at Bradley
Illinois withholds a flat 4.95% state income tax and is not a compact-license state, so you need an Illinois license to practice here. On a regular day you are in a village of single-family homes and apartment communities. About 38% of people here rent. The largest age group is 20–29, and Olivet Nazarene University is a short drive. The typical local commute is about 17 minutes. If you want the city, downtown Chicago is reachable on I-57 or on Metra from nearby Kankakee. Perry Farm Park and Kankakee River State Park are where people go outside. Local guides describe Bradley as a grounded suburban hub with strong retail and a practical, affordable base if you still want Chicago-area access. We do not have the floor details — no published ratios, schedule, EHR, residency, or leadership notes. Nearby, Arcadia LTC shows a $35 hourly median in our data. If you apply, come with questions about the unit, the staffing, and how $18 lands on the paycheck after that 4.95%.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Posted rate of $18 an hour is visible before you apply
- Typical local commute around 17 minutes
- About 60 miles south of Chicago with I-57 and Metra access from Kankakee
- Mix of single-family homes and apartments; about 38% of residents rent
- Perry Farm Park and Kankakee River State Park nearby
- Flat 4.95% state income tax, so paycheck math is straightforward
The hard parts
- Posted pay is $18 an hour from one posting; nearby Arcadia LTC shows a $35 hourly median
- Illinois is not a compact-license state, so you need an Illinois license
- No published residency, tuition support, loan help, or career ladder
- Unit culture, scheduling, ratios, and EHR are unpublished
What to weigh
The only rate on file is $18 an hour from a single posting, while Arcadia LTC nearby shows a $35 hourly median.
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-23
The reality check
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