Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake
Specialty hospital in Northlake, IL
- $37k–$124k/yr posted pay across 8 roles
- 94 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $20,000 on 2 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 12 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 29, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be walking into a 94-bed long-term acute care hospital at 365 East North Avenue in Northlake, Illinois.
Employer research, Jul 29, 2026
A $20,000 sign-on bonus is posted for the Registered Nurse Weekend Program on days.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: talents.vaia.comYou work a 94-bed long-term acute care hospital with a High Acuity Unit where patients often need vents, dialysis, and extended ICU-level recovery.
For experienced nursesSources
The facility holds Joint Commission Certification in Respiratory Failure, so mechanical ventilation and complex respiratory care are core to the work.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: kindredhospitals.com
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Weekend Program RN: 36 hrs/week — Sat + Sun Day Shift plus 1 more shift for full time; also full-time nights and per diem ICU nights posted.
Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake · employer research
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Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, and wellness noted on clinical postings.
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
USD 60,000 - 80,000 annual for Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT) full-time
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$20,000 sign-on bonus for Registered Nurse, RN - Weekend Program Nurse, Days
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$15,000 sign-on bonus for full-time Critical Care Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- Wound care2 open
- Med surgNights 11 open
LTAC / Long-Term Acute Care
94-bed hospital with High Acuity Unit for patients in critical condition; LTAC offering ICU-level care for extended recovery.
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ICU / High Acuity
Per diem RN ICU Nights posted; High Acuity Unit available; 24/7 physician/extender and respiratory therapy coverage.
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Respiratory / Ventilator
Joint Commission Certification in Respiratory Failure; mechanical ventilation and respiratory therapy common for complex patients.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: kindredhospitals.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- no nurse reviews available
- allnurses page notes no nurse reviews yet for this facility.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
In February 2025, more than 150 Kindred Hospital workers were slated to lose jobs, and Northlake was named among sites that could take patients from closing Kindred facilities.
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More than 150 workers at Kindred Hospitals losing jobs
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As of 2025-02-19Source: chicagotribune.com
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 Northlake, IL
Known as the 'City of Friendly People,' Northlake sits unpretentiously around North Avenue and Lake Street. Mid-century Cape Cods along Wolf Road and apartments on King Arthur Court offer quiet living, while immediate I-290 and I-294 access keeps Cook and DuPage medical facilities within a 25-minute commute. Decompress post-shift along the shaded Des Plaines River Trail.
Browse roles in Northlake- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,123/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $83,892/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake hire new grads?
5 of 12 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 2 of 12 roles, up to $20,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 10 roles with a stated shift, 6 are day shifts and 4 are night shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Wound care (2) and med surg (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Kindred Hospital Chicago Northlake
- CNA
- Day shift
- CNA
- Day shift
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Full-time Nights
- ADN accepted
- CNA
- FT/Days
- RN
- Full-time Days
- Compact license OK
- CNA
- Night shift
- RN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
- RN
- Per diem
- Compact license OK
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
Registered Nurse, RN - Full-time Days
$40–$59/hr
- RN
- Day shift
- Compact license OK
Registered Nurse, RN - Full-time Nights
$40–$51/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- Compact license OK
Sources
- allnurses.com/hospitals/illinois/northlake/kindred-hospital-chicago-r5859
What nurses say · as of 2026
- chicagotribune.com/2025/02/19/kindred-layoffs
The hard parts · as of 2025-02-19
- facebook.com/groups/567013390124897/posts/3333167386842803
Nursing here · as of 2026
- jobleads.com/us/job/critical-care-respiratory-therapist-rrt-15k-bonus--northlake--e88de6d9acf626935f51f99720b715753
Nursing here · as of 2026
- kindredhospitals.com/locations/illinois/chicago-northlake
Employer website, The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- talents.vaia.com/companies/kindred-hospital-chicago-northlake/registered-nurse-rn-weekend-program-nurse-days-20k-sign-on-bonus-41365581
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
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