Rush Copley Medical Center

The hospital has built a strong reputation for patient safety, earning 'A' grades from the Leapfrog Group in all 15 of its rating cycles, placing it among an exclusive group of only 41 hospitals nationwide to achieve this distinction. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses has honored Rush Copley's nursing teams with the Beacon Award for Excellence, reflecting a commitment to high-quality critical care nursing. Nurses at Rush Copley work within a team-based, multidisciplinary culture that emphasizes the organization's I CARE values (Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) delivered with compassion. The hospital follows a 'Caring Model' for nursing practice and expects its registered nurses to uphold ethical, safe processes while prioritizing patient care. As part of the broader Rush system, nurses have access to the resources and reputation of a leading academic health system while serving a diverse community in the Aurora area. Employee sentiment is moderate, with an overall Indeed rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars across 164 reviews, suggesting a generally acceptable but not exceptional workplace experience.

Rush's mission is to improve the health of the individuals and diverse communities it serves through the integration of outstanding patient care, education, research, and community partnerships. Its vision is to be the leading academic health system in the region and nationally recognized for transforming health care. Core values follow the I CARE framework: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence — all executed with compassion. Excellence is described as the guiding principle behind everything the organization does.