From 1 posting · Employer research Aug 2, 2026
The short version
You are weighing a nursing role at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital in Rockford, Illinois.
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
The hard parts
No pay ranges stated in the materials on hand
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
No unit, scheduling, or float detail in the materials on hand
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
No residency, tuition, or career-ladder detail in the materials on hand
Employer research, Aug 2, 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 Rockford, IL
Set along the Rock River, Rockford pairs regional healthcare hubs with a cost of living roughly 8% below the national average. Swap high-stress metro traffic for peaceful strolls through Anderson Japanese Gardens or historic Churchill’s Grove, stretching your nursing paycheck while staying within an easy weekend drive of Chicago and Madison.
Browse roles in Rockford- Metro price level · Rockford area
- 8% below the national average
- BEA index 92.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $985/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $54,752/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital
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