Kindred Hospital Chicago North
Hospital in Chicago, IL
- $37k–$146k/yr posted pay across 8 roles
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 3 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 10 postings · Employer research Aug 1, 2026
The short version
You are weighing Kindred Hospital Chicago North in Chicago, Illinois. The city runs a cost-of-living index of 103.6—about 4% above the national price level—with a flat 4.95% state income tax.
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Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 5 of 10 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Chicago
Nursing here
The hard parts
Even a 5–10 mile trip can feel like a real commute when rush-hour traffic stacks up, and infrequent very-early transit plus unpredictable parking can outweigh living slightly closer.
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Illinois is not a compact-license state
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Five to ten miles can still mean a heavy rush-hour commute with tricky early transit or parking
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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 Kindred Hospital Chicago North hire new grads?
5 of 10 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 3 of 10 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 9 roles with a stated shift, 6 are day shifts and 3 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Med surg (2), HAU/ICU (1), infection control (1) and wound care (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Kindred Hospital Chicago North, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Kindred Hospital Chicago North
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- RN
- Day shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Full-time Days
- Per diem
- CNA
- Day shift
- CNA
- Night shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
Registered Nurse, RN - Full-time Days
$40–$51/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
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