St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
Community Hospital · Kankakee, IL
- 14
- open roles, live count
- $74k–$133k/yr
- posted pay across 11 roles
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Community Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 7 · Nights 2 · Rotating 2
What stands out
Experienced nurses
In 2026 Forbes named St. Mary’s a Top Hospital and the only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County and the surrounding region.
As of 2026Source: stmaryshospitalkankakee.org
Experienced nurses
Prime Healthcare’s Illinois hospitals, including St. Mary’s, landed on Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals list in 2026.
As of 2026Source: stmaryshospitalkankakee.org
Moving here
Kankakee’s cost of living sits about 4% below the national price level, so your paycheck stretches a little further on rent and groceries.
Moving here
Illinois uses a flat 4.95% state income tax, so take-home math stays predictable month to month.
More about working here
New graduates
Leadership’s 2026 community letter frames the hospital around gratitude and steady service to Kankakee and nearby towns—not a flashy system brand.
Experienced nurses
The awards page also lists Leapfrog Group recognition among the hospital’s affiliations and accreditations.
As of 2026Source: stmaryshospitalkankakee.org
The city
Living in Kankakee, IL
Kankakee sits along the Kankakee River about an hour south of Chicago, offering small-city pace with easy metro access. Tree-lined riverfront parks and historic downtown architecture give it a quiet riverside feel, while nearby farmland reinforces its rural character. An approachable option for RNs seeking a slower lifestyle within commuting distance of major healthcare networks.
Browse roles in Kankakee
- Metro price level · Kankakee area
- 4% below the national average
- BEA index 96.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,023/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $47,514/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Who they are
You would be applying to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, a community hospital serving Kankakee and the towns around it. In 2026 Forbes listed it among the country’s Top Hospitals and as the only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County and the surrounding region.
- Community Hospital · Kankakee
- Hiring days & nights & rotating
- Sign-on bonus · 6 roles
More about St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
The same year, Prime Healthcare’s Illinois hospitals—including St. Mary’s—were named to Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals list, and the awards page also notes Leapfrog Group recognition. Leadership’s mid-2026 letter to the community looks back on the first stretch under the current chapter with straightforward gratitude and a focus on local patients. Cost of living in Kankakee runs about 4% below the national level, and Illinois keeps a flat 4.95% state income tax. One practical note: Prime Healthcare Foundation became sole member through a March 2025 acquisition, so the ownership structure is still relatively new. Public pay ranges, residency tracks, and day-to-day unit rules are not laid out in the sources we have, so those are questions to bring to a recruiter or hiring manager.
Leadership’s 2026 community letter emphasizes gratitude and continued service to Kankakee and surrounding communities.
Working here
Culture and working life
What to consider
The good
- Forbes 2026 Top Hospitals recognition
- Only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County and surrounding region (2026)
- Named with Prime Healthcare Illinois hospitals on Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals list (2026)
- Leapfrog Group listed among affiliations, accreditations, and awards
- Kankakee cost of living about 4% below the national price level
The hard parts
- Ownership changed in March 2025 when Prime Healthcare Foundation became sole member—still an early transition chapter
- No published nurse pay ranges in available postings or web sources
- Illinois is not a nursing compact-license state
What to weigh
Prime Healthcare Foundation became sole member of St. Mary’s through a March 2025 acquisition, so you would be joining a community hospital still early under that ownership.
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Sep 7, 2026
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Current openings at St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical
$44/hr
St. Mary's Hospital - KankakeeKankakee, IL · Posted 6 days ago
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
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