From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 10, 2026Sources
The short version
You would hear staff talk about the mission and the difference they make for children and families.
Employer research, Sep 10, 2026
You would work with children and families in a hospital where staff often say the mission is what they value.
For experienced nursesSources
You would be caring for children and families in a pediatric setting staff often describe as meaningful work.
For new gradsSources
An outpatient pediatrics RN role was advertised with a $500 sign-on bonus.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: 2 of 4 roles
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Some roles are described as flexible; many reviews say leadership does not prioritize work-life balance.
La Rabida Children's Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Benefits
A $500 sign-on bonus was advertised for an outpatient pediatrics RN role. A sign-on bonus incentive was advertised for full-time RNs at an on-site hiring event, with no amount stated.
Published pay and benefits
- Sign-on bonus
$500 sign-on bonus for RN - Outpatient Registered Nurse - Pediatrics
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonus incentive advertised for full-time RNs at an on-site hiring event (amount not stated)
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
- RehabDays 12 open
- Pediatrics1 open
Outpatient Pediatrics
A Facebook post advertised an RN - Outpatient Registered Nurse - Pediatrics role and mentioned night shift.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: facebook.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Mission and patient impact
- Staff often say they value the hospital’s mission and the difference they make for children and families.
Sources
- Culture and leadership climate
- Reviews describe a worsening culture after leadership changes, with fear and mistrust among staff.
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- Management practices
- Employees report micromanagement and favoritism, plus leaders not addressing concerns, tied to low morale and turnover.
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More review themes
- Work-life balance
- A few roles are called flexible, but many say it is hard to manage personal schedules because leaders do not prioritize balance.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Career growth
- Staff describe limited advancement, stagnant paths, and little support for professional development.
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- Overall ratings
- Glassdoor shows 2.8/5 from 94 ratings; 34% would recommend to a friend and 34% approve of the CEO.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
You would read reviews about a worsening culture after leadership changes, with fear and mistrust among staff.
Sources
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
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (2) and pediatrics (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to La Rabida Children's Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at La Rabida Children's Hospital
Sources
- facebook.com/LaRabidaFriends/posts/rn-outpatient-registered-nurse-pediatrics-la-rabida-childrens-hospital-chicago-i/10161405455152363
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/puttingchicagotowork/posts/la-rabida-childrens-hospital-is-hosting-an-on-site-hiring-event-on-monday-octobe/953468506814887
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/La-Rabida-Children-s-Hospital-Reviews-E433434.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-La-Rabida-Children-s-Hospital-EI_IE433434.11,40.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/La-Rabida-Children-s-Hospital-management-Reviews-EI_IE433434.0,29_KH30,40.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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