Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Academic medical center in Chicago, IL
- $67k–$175k/yr posted pay across 12 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $5,000 on 3 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 12 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 14, 2026Sources
For the Hospital: Rush University Medical Center hiring team
2 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery who want to work in Illinois are open to offers for your roles.
- MICU2 roles · 1 who fit
- Adult Observation1 role · 0 who fit
- CVICU1 role · 1 who fit
- Dermatology1 role · 0 who fit
Is this your hospital?
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The short version
Rush University Medical Center is located in Chicago, Illinois, and operates as part of the Rush Medical Center business unit. RN 1 nurses utilize scientific and theoretical knowledge while relying on the experience, judgment, and support of colleagues as they develop their practice.
Employer research, Jul 14, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
Rush states it offers 'exceptional rewards and benefits' and directs prospective employees to its benefits page at https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits.
Workplace photos
The hard parts
Night shift schedules (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) required for at least some positions
Employer research, Jul 14, 2026
Beginning-level nurses (RN 1) have limited autonomy and must rely heavily on others
Employer research, Jul 14, 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 is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
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.
Browse roles in Chicago- Metro price level · Chicago area
- 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
Common questions
Does Hospital: Rush University Medical Center hire new grads?
4 of 12 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 12 roles, up to $5,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 12 roles with a stated shift, 7 are day shifts and 5 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
MICU (2), adult observation (1), CVICU (1), dermatology (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Hospital: Rush University Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Registered Nurse 2, CVICU (nights)
$40–$61/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- ADN accepted
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Registered Nurse 2 Operating Room
$40–$61/hr
- RN
- 8-hour days
- ADN accepted
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Registered Nurse 2, NSICU (nights)
$40–$61/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- ADN accepted
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
- RN
- 8-hour days
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Training Center Program Coordinator
$32–$52/hr
- RN
- 8-hour days
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
- RN
- 8-hour days
- CEU allowance
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
RN2, Bone Marrow Transplant (nights)
$40–$61/hr
- RN
- Night shift
Want to work here?
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Sources
- rush.edu
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