The University of Chicago
Academic medical center in Chicago, IL
From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 11, 2026Sources
For the The University of Chicago hiring team
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- L&D1 role · 1 who fit
- OR1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
You will share the floor with colleagues RN reviews call smart, in a rigorous, collaborative academic setting.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comLearning opportunities show up in RN reviews, even when promotion is described as limited.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comReviewers generally describe the schedule as flexible, then warn that peak periods get heavy.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: 2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Chicago
Nursing here
- Career development
Professional development is cited, but reviewers also report limited advancement and pay below industry norms
The University of Chicago · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
$2,000 annual tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and $1,000 for part-time
The University of Chicago · employer research
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As of 2022-02-22Source: glassdoor.sg- Union representation
Union roles reported
The University of Chicago · employer research
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- Scheduling
Cardiac Surgery APP role posted as full-time 1.0 FTE on rotating 3x12 shifts
The University of Chicago · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: marithealth.com
Units hiring now
- L&D1 open
- OR1 open
Cardiac Surgery ICU / Stepdown
The University of Chicago Medicine · Chicago, IL
APP posting covers inpatient care in the cardiac surgery ICU and stepdown units at the Heart and Vascular Center.
Sources
The University of Chicago Medicine · Chicago, ILSource: marithealth.com
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall recommendation
- UChicago Medicine sits at 3.3 from over 1,000 ratings, with 48% saying they would recommend it.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Academic culture
- RN-related reviews describe a rigorous, collaborative academic setting and smart colleagues.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Management and bureaucracy
- Some staff praise supportive supervisors; others cite bureaucracy and unclear direction in decentralized areas.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Advancement and pay equity
- Learning opportunities are noted alongside limited promotion potential and pay lagging industry standards.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Workload and flexibility
- Flexibility is generally described as good, but heavy workloads during peak periods create stress.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Bedside pay and supports
- A long-tenured CNA said pay beat prior jobs and cited tuition aid, childcare help, and adequate supplies.
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As of 2022-02-22Source: glassdoor.sg- Peer bullying and overtime
- Reviewer described passive-aggressive day-shift nurses, under-reported bullying, overtime, and no COVID hazard pay.
Sources
As of 2022-02-22Source: glassdoor.sg
The hard parts
Reviewers also report limited promotion potential and pay that lags industry standards.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
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 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 University of Chicago hire new grads?
2 of 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
L&D (1) and OR (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to The University of Chicago, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at The University of Chicago
Advanced Practice Provider/Advanced Practice Nurse
$128,000–$164,000/year
- RN
- Fellowship program
Want to work here?
The hiring team at The University of Chicago sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/University-of-Chicago-Registered-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE3016.0,21_KO22,38.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-UChicago-Medicine-EI_IE21444.11,28.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-UChicago-Medicine-E21444-RVW60106703.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2022-02-22
- marithealth.com/jobs/5a08f2aa-adf2-4816-9f6c-2c8199a336d8
Nursing here · as of 2026
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