From 4 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 17, 2026Sources
The short version
Cardiac step-down (6-7) is an RN role with direct patient care plus supervision of CNA and SNA staff, so your charge-side instincts get used from the start.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.comThe medical/oncology unit (6-3) follows patients across the cancer continuum, and chemotherapy experience is preferred rather than required.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.comPosted permanent RN base rates run from $35.00 up to about $42.50–$43.00 an hour depending on the unit.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-09-17Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Stepdown nurses: 2 of 4 roles
Nursing here
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Permanent Registered Nurse base rate range across Inpatient Nursing units
As of 2026-09-17
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- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse - Cardiac Tele / General RN postings range top end
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- Hourly pay
$42.50/hr
Permanent RN pay scale maximum posted by employer
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- Hourly pay
$20.00/hr
Certified Nurse Assistant Registry hourly pay
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- Hourly pay
$19.00/hr
Certified Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg (6-1) hourly rate min
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- Hourly pay
$23.00/hr
Certified Nurse Assistant - Med/Surg (6-1) hourly rate max
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- Benefits
$2,276.00
Advantis Medical 13-week Travel Labor and Delivery RN weekly rate
As of 2026-09-14
Units hiring now
- StepdownDays 22 open
- Med surgDays 11 open
- OncologyDays 11 open
Medical/Oncology (6-3)
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
Inpatient adult medical/oncology unit supporting patients throughout cancer continuum; chemotherpy experience preferred.
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Cardiac Step-Down (6-7)
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
Inpatient cardiac step-down unit where RN provides direct care and leadership/supervision to CNA/SNA staff.
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Labor and Delivery
Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, IL
Travel L&D assignment handles fetal monitoring, labor, delivery, postpartum recovery, oxytocin titration, and neonatal resuscitation per NRP.
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Silver Cross Hospital · New Lenox, ILAs of 2026-09-14
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staff teamwork and peer support
- Staff widely praise supportive peer relationships, friendly coworkers, and collaborative floor culture.
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- Staffing shortages and off-day calls
- Nurses report frequent calls from leadership to pick up shifts on scheduled off days due to understaffing.
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- Compensation and administrative tasks
- Reviews highlight lower wage rates and low raises alongside administrative additions to nurse workload.
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As of 2026-06-01Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Hospital facility environment
- Staff describe the hospital campus as newer, clean, well supplied, and a pleasant physical workplace.
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As of 2026-06-01Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Nurses report getting called on scheduled days off to cover shifts, and reviews point to lower wages, small raises, and added administrative work on top of patient care.
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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 New Lenox, IL
New Lenox provides a quiet Will County retreat with direct highway access to regional medical corridors via I-80 and I-355. After demanding hospital shifts, decompress along the wooded trails of Hickory Creek Preserve, catch summer lawn shows at the Village Commons pavilion, or recharge across peaceful subdivisions anchored by top-rated Lincoln-Way schools.
Browse roles in New Lenox- State price level · Illinois
- about the national average
- State index 100.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,431/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $140,865/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Stepdown (2), med surg (1) and oncology (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Silver Cross Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Silver Cross Hospital
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Silver-Cross-Hospital-EI_IE27656.11,32.htm
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026-09-17
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Silver-Cross-Hospital-New-Lenox-Reviews-EI_IE27656.0,21_IL.22,31_IC1128929.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-17
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Silver-Cross-Hospital-E27656-RVW92131960.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026-09-02
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