Registered Nurse - RN - Med Surg Transplant

Loyola Medicine

Maywood, Illinois

Loyola Medicine is an academic medical center.

Posted Aug 11 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: Illinois staff median is $43/hrIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,662 postings. This posting's $33/hr to $60/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Overtime pay: $35/hr

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On Site Fitness Center
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Nurse Residency program

Support on this unit

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rn_hours_per_patient_day: 6.39 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 6.39 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 9.63 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 9.63 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 1.15 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 1.15 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 98.85 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 98.85 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 31.78 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 31.78 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 8.3 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2026: 8.30 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 16.11 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 16.11 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 12.55 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 12.55 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 12.36 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NICU) 2025: 12.36 hoursNICU unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 16.77 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 16.77 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 14.3 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 14.30 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 12.39 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (NICU) 2025: 12.39 hoursNICU unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0.54 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 0.54 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0.52 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 0.52 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0.86 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (NICU) 2025: 0.86 %NICU unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 99.46 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 99.46 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 99.48 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 99.48 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 99.14 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (NICU) 2025: 99.14 %NICU unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 22.22 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 22.22 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 26.53 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2025: 26.53 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 3.4 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2026: 3.40 %Critical Care unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 2.4 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2026: 2.40 %Mother/Baby unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
Orientation: Residency program

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Preceptors and orientation

Competitive differentials for preceptor roles

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Self-scheduling; every third weekend; rotating holiday schedule known year-to-year; 12-hour day/night shifts

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Employment type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Abdominal Transplant & Hepatology is a 32-bed inpatient Medical-Surgical unit with a national reputation for Intra-abdominal Transplants (Liver, Kidney and Pancreas), Hepatology, Vascular Surgery and Pulmonary Pre/Post Transplant, with all private rooms. Specific patient diagnoses include ETOH cirrhosis, NASH, hepatitis, cystic fibrosis, vascular disease, and liver/kidney/pancreas/lung post-transplant care. Nursing works with the multidisciplinary team of with physicians, pharmacy, physical & occupational therapy, social work/case management, and nutrition to assist the patient and family in their psychosocial and emotional well-being during their stay.

Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago!

We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola Medicine. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact. We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Join us and become #LoyolastRoNg!

Benefits and Perks

Benefits start on Day One

DailyPay! Work & Get Paid the Same Day

Competitive
Shift Differentials

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

Employee Discount for Child Development Center

Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Self-Scheduling

Educational Stipend

Nurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)

Our promise to you

Joining Loyola Medicine is about being a part of something bigger! We treat the human spirit, in our patients and our colleagues. We are a part of a community, which believes in the wholeness of each individual, and serves to uplift others in mind, body and spirit. We are passionate about your growth and success in your career at Loyola Medicine. We value you, for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. We also understand that we are better together.

What Registered Nurse RN will need

A Degree from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN

BLS Provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire

Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire

BSN Pay Range: $34.76 - $59.92 per hour ADN Pay Range: $32.90 - $57.06 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What's around it?

In Maywood, IL

Maywood, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,209/mo
Household income: $68,815/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Maywood, IL

NeighborhoodsMaywood offers residential streets lined with established single-family properties, particularly north of the railroad tracks and along avenues like South 3rd and South 13th. While hospital staff working at Loyola University Medical Center or Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital can live directly within the village, peer healthcare workers and local transplants frequently consider immediately adjacent western suburbs such as Forest Park, Oak Park, and River Forest for a wider variety of multi-unit rental buildings, vibrant commercial corridors, and rapid transit connections.

Maywood offers residential streets lined with established single-family properties, particularly north of the railroad tracks and along avenues like South 3rd and South 13th. While hospital staff working at Loyola University Medical Center or Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital can live directly within the village, peer healthcare workers and local transplants frequently consider immediately adjacent western suburbs such as Forest Park, Oak Park, and River Forest for a wider variety of multi-unit rental buildings, vibrant commercial corridors, and rapid transit connections.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: oakparkandbeyond.org Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundMaywood is centrally positioned along the Interstate 290 corridor, making highway access direct but prone to severe rush-hour expressway congestion heading into Chicago. For hospital workers at Loyola University Medical Center and the Hines VA Hospital, local commutes within the village or from neighboring Broadview and Forest Park are exceptionally short via First Avenue and Roosevelt Road. Public transit riders rely on the Metra West Line, which connects Maywood to downtown Chicago in roughly twenty minutes, alongside Pace bus routes serving local village stops including major intersections like Madison Street and 9th Avenue.

Maywood is centrally positioned along the Interstate 290 corridor, making highway access direct but prone to severe rush-hour expressway congestion heading into Chicago. For hospital workers at Loyola University Medical Center and the Hines VA Hospital, local commutes within the village or from neighboring Broadview and Forest Park are exceptionally short via First Avenue and Roosevelt Road.

Public transit riders rely on the Metra West Line, which connects Maywood to downtown Chicago in roughly twenty minutes, alongside Pace bus routes serving local village stops including major intersections like Madison Street and 9th Avenue.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: oakparkandbeyond.org Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: thehonestlocal.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life in Maywood is anchored by the Illinois Prairie Path, a famed sixty-one-mile multi-use rail-to-trail conversion that begins at First Avenue and extends west across Cook, DuPage, and Kane counties for biking and jogging. The village borders the west bank of the Des Plaines River and manages eleven municipal green spaces, including Monument Park and Emanuel Chris Welch Park. Community recreation centers around the Lightford Recreation Center and the Fred Hampton Family Aquatic Center, a public pool facility rooted in civil rights history.

Outdoor life in Maywood is anchored by the Illinois Prairie Path, a famed sixty-one-mile multi-use rail-to-trail conversion that begins at First Avenue and extends west across Cook, DuPage, and Kane counties for biking and jogging. The village borders the west bank of the Des Plaines River and manages eleven municipal green spaces, including Monument Park and Emanuel Chris Welch Park.

Community recreation centers around the Lightford Recreation Center and the Fred Hampton Family Aquatic Center, a public pool facility rooted in civil rights history.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: oakparkandbeyond.org Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: areavibes.com

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Living in Maywood

Located eleven miles west of Chicago along the Des Plaines River, Maywood serves as an established western suburban hub anchored by major medical institutions, including Loyola University Medical Center and the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. For incoming nurses, the community provides an exceptionally short commute to clinical shifts via First Avenue and the Eisenhower Expressway, alongside direct twenty-minute rail access to downtown Chicago on the Metra West Line. The village features significant architectural pedigree, boasting seventeen properties on the National Register of Historic Places, Queen Anne and Prairie School homes, and the trailhead of the sixty-one-mile Illinois Prairie Path. Everyday dining highlights neighborhood favorites like Carnitas Don Alfredo, while community gathering takes place at the Fred Hampton Family Aquatic Center. Tradeoffs involve uneven municipal infrastructure, lower-rated local public school districts, and urban safety concerns, which frequently prompt healthcare workers to weigh living directly in Maywood against renting in neighboring Forest Park or Oak Park. For clinicians seeking historic character and immediate hospital proximity, Maywood provides practical convenience in the near west suburbs.

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