Holy Family Medical Center
Hospital in Des Plaines, IL
- $64k–$112k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 on 8 roles
- Hiring nights and days
From 11 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 16, 2026Sources
The short version
The single role we have posted here lists $31.00 an hour with a posted sign-on of up to $10,000.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-09-16Staff describe the hospital as easy to get to and easy to get around, a small building where you learn faces fast.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2023-10-07Source: glassdoor.comReviewers mention supportive coworkers and benefits alongside the workload, which is worth asking about in an interview.
For new gradsSources
As of 2022-04-06Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Med surg nurses: 6 of 11 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 11 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Patient Care Assistant (CNA) - Acute Medical Surgical hourly range
As of 2026-09-16
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- Hourly pay
Physical Therapy Rehab Aide hourly range ($15 - $22/hr)
As of 2026-09-16
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- Hourly pay
Cook hourly range ($17 - $25/hr)
As of 2026-09-16
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- Hourly pay
Scheduler hourly range ($19 - $23/hr)
As of 2026-09-16
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing and Patient Complexity
- Staff note supportive coworkers and benefits, but cite heavy caseloads, complicated patients, and understaffing.
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As of 2022-04-06Source: glassdoor.com- Workplace Culture and Favoritism
- An RN reported perceived clique culture and preferential management treatment toward Indian staff.
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As of 2023-05-24Source: glassdoor.com- Hospital Size and Location
- Staff find the facility convenient and easy to access, but observe small hospital size and limited department staffing.
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As of 2023-10-07Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Overall Employee Satisfaction
- Glassdoor shows an overall rating of 3.1/5 with 40% recommending to a friend and compensation rated at 2.8/5.
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As of 2026-09-16Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Staff reviews repeatedly cite heavy caseloads, complicated patients, and understaffing, and compensation is rated 2.8 out of 5.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- 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?
Living in Des Plaines, IL
Grounded and commuter-ready, Des Plaines connects healthcare workers across Chicagoland via I-90, I-294, and 35-minute Metra trains. Settle into walkable Miner Street condos or brick ranches near Lake Opeka. From post-shift breakfasts at the Sugar Bowl to jogs along the Des Plaines River Trail, it’s an authentic, practical base close to major medical corridors.
Browse roles in Des Plaines- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,606/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $97,875/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Holy Family Medical Center hire new grads?
3 of 11 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 8 of 11 roles, up to $10,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 11 roles with a stated shift, 5 are night shifts, 4 are day shifts and 2 are rotating shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (6), ICU (2) and med surg tele (2).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Holy Family Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Holy Family Medical Center
- CNA
- Night shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- CNA
- 12-hour rotating
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Day shift
- RN
- Day shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
Registered Nurse - ICU
$35–$54/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse - Telemetry
$35–$54/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour rotating
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Holy-Family-Medical-Center-Reviews-E291609.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2023-10-07
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Holy-Family-Medical-Center-Des-Plaines-Reviews-EI_IE291609.0,26_IL.27,38_IC1128823.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2022-04-06
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