MERCYHEALTH
Hospital in Freeport, IL
From 2 postings · Employer research Jul 6, 2026
The short version
Note: The employer is listed as MERCYHEALTH in Freeport, Illinois (61032), but the provided job descriptions reference FHN Memorial Hospital and the PRIDE Standards as set forth by FHN.
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
The hard parts
Identical job descriptions across postings suggest limited role-specific differentiation in available postings
Employer research, Jul 6, 2026
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 Freeport, IL
In Freeport, your shift commute to FHN Hospital rarely tops 12 minutes. Settle into historic Craftsman bungalows along South Walnut Avenue, spend off-days exploring Krape Park or paddling the Pecatonica River, and grab diner staples at Union Dairy. “Pretzel City” pairs an unhurried Midwestern pace with hassle-free hospital parking.
Browse roles in Freeport- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $793/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $51,723/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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