DePaul College Prep
Hiring nurses in Chicago, IL
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 5, 2026Sources
The short version
DePaul College Prep is a Vincentian Catholic college preparatory high school located in Chicago, Illinois (60657), operating in partnership with DePaul University. The school serves young adults of Chicago and is guided by core values of Faith, Respect, Excellence, Service, and Health.
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
The school's website states it offers 'many opportunities for personal and professional growth' and wants staff to 'feel fulfilled, to be good at their jobs, and care about our students.'
The hard parts
Part-time position only (3 days per week), not suitable for nurses seeking full-time employment
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
School nursing scope is limited compared to hospital or clinical settings
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
Single-school institution with limited nursing career advancement opportunities
Employer research, Jul 5, 2026
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Chicago, IL
In Chicago, world-class clinical shifts in Streeterville and the Illinois Medical District give way to post-work runs along Lake Michigan. With a cost of living just about 4% above the national average, you can easily commute via the ‘L’ and comfortably plant roots in vibrant neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Logan Square.
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- 4% above the national average
- BEA index 103.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,440/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $77,902/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Roles from DePaul College Prep
Sources
- depaulprep.org
Employer website
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