University of Illinois
Academic medical center in Chicago, IL
- $75k–$186k/yr posted pay across 11 roles
- Hiring nights and days
- New grads welcome on 1 role
From 14 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
The short version
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) is the clinical enterprise of the University of Illinois Chicago, part of the broader University of Illinois System — the state's largest institution of higher education and a premier employer in Illinois.
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 1 of 14 roles welcomes new grads
Nursing here
Benefits
Indeed reviewers rated pay and benefits at 3.8 out of 5 stars, the highest-rated category among review dimensions, suggesting a relatively competitive benefits package.
Workplace photos
The hard parts
Management rated lowest among review categories at 3.2 out of 5 stars on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.3 out of 5 stars
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Culture rated 3.3 out of 5 stars, suggesting room for improvement in workplace environment
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Night shift positions with every-other-weekend scheduling may present work-life balance challenges
Employer research, Jul 17, 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 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 University of Illinois hire new grads?
1 of 14 roles welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 11 roles with a stated shift, 6 are night shifts, 4 are day shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Stepdown (3), sickle cell center (2), cath lab (1), ER (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to University of Illinois, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at University of Illinois
- LPN
- RN
UI Health - Staff Nurse I
$38–$84/hr
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- ADN accepted
- RN
- 10-hour evenings
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Per diem
- Tuition reimbursement
UI Health - Staff Nurse I-5NW CDU
$38–$84/hr
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- 10-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- 12-hour days
- RN
- Night shift
Sources
- uic.edu
Employer website
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