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Humboldt Park Health

Community hospital in Chicago, IL

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Humboldt Park Health workplace

From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 27, 2026Sources

For the Humboldt Park Health hiring team

2 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery who want to work in Illinois are open to offers for your roles.

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The short version

You would step into Humboldt Park Health, a safety-net community hospital open 24 hours in Chicago, with a Wellness Center and Foundation on the campus.

Employer research, Jul 27, 2026

  1. Full-time Behavioral Health RN work runs 12-hour night shifts where you plan and provide nursing care per physician orders and policies.

    For experienced nurses
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  2. You would work at a 24-hour safety-net community hospital in Chicago with a Wellness Center and Foundation on the campus.

    If you are moving here
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  3. The hospital features a Daisy Awards program for nurses on its site.

    For new grads
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Who it fits

Best fit

  • New grads: 1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads

Nursing here

Scheduling

12-hour night shifts for Behavioral Health RN full-time; Day 12x3 shifts noted for RN hiring

Humboldt Park Health · employer research

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The units

  • Behavioral Health

    Full Time Registered Nurse – Behavioral Health, 12-hour night shifts; plans/provides nursing care per physician orders and policies.

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What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

overall ratings low
Glassdoor overall 2.4/5 from 35 reviews; only 23% would recommend; RN-specific reviews average 1.2/5 with 0% recommend.
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management and leadership
Leadership called ineffective and unresponsive with executive-staff disconnect; Indeed RN review says leadership hired after firings elsewhere and place went downhill.
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staffing and burnout
Reviews cite unsafe staffing, high workloads, poor work-life balance, and burnout; coworker camaraderie noted positively amid toxic management atmosphere.
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More review themes
pay and workload
RN review states pay is low, workload high, and patient/staff safety lowest priority; culture shifted from family-like to miserable.
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career growth
Advancement opportunities limited; organization seen as not investing in professional development or recognizing contributions.
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local reputation
Chicago redditors advise ignoring Humboldt Park Health among weaker hospital options.
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Indeed aggregate
Indeed overall 3.1/5 from 176 reviews; work-life 3.1, pay/benefits 3.0, advancement 2.8, management 2.7, culture 3.0.
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The hard parts

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?
  • Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?

Living in Chicago, IL

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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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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 Humboldt Park Health hire new grads?

1 of 2 roles welcomes new grads.

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