The Clare
Hiring nurses in Chicago, IL
- $42k–$89k/yr posted pay across 8 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
From 11 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 18, 2026Sources
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The short version
The Clare is a Life Plan Community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) located in Chicago's prestigious Gold Coast neighborhood, and is the only CCRC in the Gold Coast area.
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab and skilled nursing care unit nurses: 5 of 11 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 11 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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Benefits
The Indeed RN reviews rate pay and benefits at 4.5 out of 5 stars, suggesting a competitive benefits offering. The overnight RN position includes a shift differential in addition to the base hourly rate of $42-43/hour.
The hard parts
Overnight shift required for available RN positions
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Rotating weekend schedule may limit scheduling predictability
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Small community setting may offer fewer advancement opportunities compared to large hospital systems
Employer research, Jul 18, 2026
Limited publicly available detailed review content from nursing staff
Employer research, Jul 18, 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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
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
Does The Clare hire new grads?
4 of 11 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 9 roles with a stated shift, 4 are day shifts, 2 are evening shifts, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (3), skilled nursing care unit (2) and assisted living/memory care (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The Clare, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from The Clare
- CNA
- 2pm - 10pm, 3 days a week, every other weekend
- Skilled Nursing
- Shift - 11:00am to 7:00pm, Tuesday thru Saturday
- Tuition reimbursement
- LPN
- Week 1 - Friday 6:30 pm to 7:00 am, Week 2 - Monday 6:30 pm to 7:00 am
- Assisted Living/Memory Care Unit
- RN
- Shift: 6:30am to 7:00pm, 3 days per week, rotating weekend schedule
- Skilled Nursing Care Unit
- RN
- Night shift
- Skilled Nursing Care Unit
- CNA
- 8-hour evenings
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at The Clare sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- theclare.com
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