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Jackson Park Hospital

Community hospital in Chicago, IL

  • Sign-on bonus up to $9,000 on 2 roles
  • Nurse residency
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Jackson Park Hospital workplace

From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 25, 2026Sources

The short version

You would step into Jackson Park Hospital at 7531 S Stony Island Ave on Chicago’s South Side. Staff Nurse openings on the Emergency Department and Medical/Surgical units post a $9,000 sign-on bonus, with hourly ranges listed at $38.07–$49.81 on med/surg and $38.60–$51.63 in the ED.

Employer research, Jul 25, 2026

  1. Staff Nurse roles in the Emergency Department and on Medical/Surgical post a $9,000 sign-on bonus.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    From employer postingsAs of 2026-04-07 · 2026-07-25Source: jacksonparkhospital.org

  2. Posted hourly ranges run $38.07–$49.81 on Medical/Surgical and $38.60–$51.63 in the Emergency Department.

    For experienced nurses
    Sources
    As of 2026-04-07Source: jacksonparkhospital.org

  3. An in-person New Grad RN Residency Program is offered here.

    For new grads
    Sources
    As of 2026Source: instagram.com

Who it fits

Best fit

  • New grads: Nurse residency: In-Person New Grad RN Residency Program

Nursing here

Nurse residency

In-Person New Grad RN Residency Program

Jackson Park Hospital · employer research

Sources
As of 2026Source: instagram.com
Preceptors and orientation

Former RN described new-nurse orientation as unorganized with little education or support for new grads.

Jackson Park Hospital · employer research

Sources
As of 2017-08-28Source: glassdoor.com
Union representation

Union roles reported

Jackson Park Hospital · employer research

Sources
Source: nationalnursesunited.org
Scheduling

2019 contract created weekend-option program: nurses can choose every-weekend work at premium differential so weekday RNs work fewer weekends.

Jackson Park Hospital · employer research

Sources
As of 2019-08-08Source: nationalnursesunited.org
Floating

2019 contract blocked management proposal forcing nurses onto units lacking their experience; nurse tech review noted being pulled to any unit when short-staffed.

Jackson Park Hospital · employer research

Sources
As of 2019-08-08Source 1: nationalnursesunited.orgSource 2: glassdoor.com

Benefits

$9,000 sign-on for ED and Med/Surg staff nurse roles; union weekend-option program at premium differential; 2019 contract wage increases over three years.

Published pay and benefits

Hourly pay

$36-$44/hr

Registered Nurse hourly total pay range across 11 Glassdoor salaries

As of 2025-04-10

Sources
Source: glassdoor.com
Hourly pay

Staff Nurse Emergency Department posted hourly range

As of 2026-04-07

Sources
Source: jacksonparkhospital.org
Hourly pay

Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical posted hourly range

As of 2026-04-07

Sources
Source: jacksonparkhospital.org
Sign-on bonus

$9,000 Sign-On Bonus for Staff Nurse Emergency Department and Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical

As of 2026-04-07

Sources
Source: jacksonparkhospital.org
Benefits

2019 NNU contract wage increases 8.2% to 18.56% over three-year life of contract

As of 2019-08-08

Sources
Source: nationalnursesunited.org

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What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

Safety and equipment concerns
Former RN called facility old with nonworking equipment and unclean conditions, saying new grads risk their licenses due to unsafe practice and weak orientation.
Sources
As of 2017-08-28Source: glassdoor.com
Pay for new grads vs culture
Same RN noted friendly coworkers/doctors and good pay for new grads alongside the safety cons.
Sources
As of 2017-08-28Source: glassdoor.com
Short staffing and float
Nurse tech said work is easy but unit is short-staffed, staff get pulled anywhere, and some nurses speak disrespectfully.
Sources
As of 2018-09-04Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
No bonuses or raises for sitters
Former sitter/constant observer reported no bonuses or raises and unprofessional treatment of sitters and workers.
Sources
As of 2024-07-07Source: glassdoor.com
Patient recommendation and nurse communication
allnurses aggregate shows 28% likely to recommend and 55% positive nurse-communication experience from limited surveys.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com

The hard parts

  • A former RN described new-nurse orientation as unorganized with little education or support, and called the facility old with nonworking equipment and unclean conditions.

    Sources
    As of 2017-08-28Source: glassdoor.com

  • Union nurses at Jackson Park Hospital in Chicago will hold a picket and rally

    Sources
    Source: facebook.com

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?
  • 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 Jackson Park Hospital hire new grads?

Its nurse residency: In-Person New Grad RN Residency Program.

Is there a sign-on bonus?

Yes, on all 2 roles, up to $9,000.

Which units are hiring?

ER (1) and med surg (1).

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Jackson Park Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.

Current openings at Jackson Park Hospital

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Jackson Park Hospital

Chicago, IL

Staff Nurse Emergency Department

$80,000–$107,000/year

  • Sign-on bonus
Jackson Park Hospital logo

Jackson Park Hospital

Chicago, IL

Staff Nurse Medical/Surgical

$38/hr

  • Sign-on bonus

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From nurses, to nurses

Make one plan for your day off that you actually want to keep. It helps to have something to look forward to besides being done with work.

On the first year

At clinical, ask what you can help with instead of waiting in the hallway. Check with your instructor before trying an unfamiliar skill.

On joining in