Registered Nurse RN Oncology

Saint Francis Hospital

Evanston, Illinois

Saint Francis Hospital is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Aug 13

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: Oncology · Infusion
License: RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License.
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current and valid state RN License.
Certification: Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Experience: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Preferred

Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,652 postings.
Overtime pay: $35/hr

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)/Retirement
PTO
Tuition Reimbursement

The role and schedule

Weekends: No weekends

The workplace

Saint Francis Hospital

Hospital

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois, operates as part of Prime Healthcare, as explicitly referenced in current job postings listing the facility as 'Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital.' The hospital provides surgical services including ambulatory surgery and post-anesthesia care (PACU),…

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Overview

Department: IV Solution

Schedule

Part time-Time, Days

8 hour shifts Hours are generally 08-4:30 pm. Monday to Friday. No weekends or holidays.

Facility: Prime Healthcare, St Mary's Infusion Center

Location: Chicago, IL 60622 Free Parking

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care within the scope of practice in the Infusion Center. Administers IV therapy to patients. Monitors patients' vital signs and reactions to medication. Instructs patients, staff, and families about infusion medications and premeds. Responds to side effects and/or adverse reactions during infusion.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

Current and valid state RN License.

Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status: Part Time 60 Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

What's around it?

In Evanston, IL

Evanston, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,762/mo
Household income: $96,434/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Evanston, IL

NeighborhoodsDowntown near Davis Street is the walkable hub of independent shops and transit, the usual draw for young professionals who want urban energy without Chicago density. The Main-Dempster Mile is more relaxed and arts-forward; Central Street and the Ridge Historic District feel quieter and small-town, with specialty retailers and historic houses. Car-free nurses commuting into Evanston are repeatedly pointed at Purple Line or UP-North Metra-adjacent blocks, or at Chicago’s Edgewater and Rogers Park as cheaper bases with a straight ride north. Lakefront and downtown-adjacent streets sit at the premium end; interior residential corridors are the relative value play.

Downtown near Davis Street is the walkable hub of independent shops and transit, the usual draw for young professionals who want urban energy without Chicago density. The Main-Dempster Mile is more relaxed and arts-forward; Central Street and the Ridge Historic District feel quieter and small-town, with specialty retailers and historic houses.

Car-free nurses commuting into Evanston are repeatedly pointed at Purple Line or UP-North Metra-adjacent blocks, or at Chicago’s Edgewater and Rogers Park as cheaper bases with a straight ride north. Lakefront and downtown-adjacent streets sit at the premium end; interior residential corridors are the relative value play.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: reebieallied.com

Getting aroundThe CTA Purple Line and Metra’s UP-North line are the practical no-car routes into Evanston; sources also cite Red Line connections and many bus routes. U.S. News puts average commute time at about 24.78 minutes. Rush-hour congestion is called out on Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue. NorthShore University Health System and Saint Francis Hospital are named as major local employers. Walkability and bikeability both score about 70/100 and transit about 60/100, so car-light living is realistic if you choose a rail pocket; Chicago’s Edgewater and Rogers Park are the neighborhoods people name for an Evanston job without a car. Resident wheel tax is a local extra; hospital-specific parking is not described in these sources.

The CTA Purple Line and Metra’s UP-North line are the practical no-car routes into Evanston; sources also cite Red Line connections and many bus routes. U.S. News puts average commute time at about 24.78 minutes.

Rush-hour congestion is called out on Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue. NorthShore University Health System and Saint Francis Hospital are named as major local employers.

Walkability and bikeability both score about 70/100 and transit about 60/100, so car-light living is realistic if you choose a rail pocket; Chicago’s Edgewater and Rogers Park are the neighborhoods people name for an Evanston job without a car. Resident wheel tax is a local extra; hospital-specific parking is not described in these sources.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: reebieallied.com Source 5: midwestmoving.com Source 6: hollandermoving.com Source 7: reddit.com

OutdoorsFive Lake Michigan beaches, including Evanston Beach and Northwestern’s Lincoln Street Beach, plus the 1873 Grosse Point Lighthouse, define the shoreline. Park counts in sources run from 76 to 89, with most homes within a half-mile of one; named spots include Merrick Rose Garden, lakefront Garden Park (recently renovated), and the Lake Fill with walking paths and sports fields. Warm-weather life is swimming, biking, hiking, and picnicking along the coast. In winter the same lakefront paths and parks remain the main outdoor outlets.

Five Lake Michigan beaches, including Evanston Beach and Northwestern’s Lincoln Street Beach, plus the 1873 Grosse Point Lighthouse, define the shoreline. Park counts in sources run from 76 to 89, with most homes within a half-mile of one; named spots include Merrick Rose Garden, lakefront Garden Park (recently renovated), and the Lake Fill with walking paths and sports fields.

Warm-weather life is swimming, biking, hiking, and picnicking along the coast. In winter the same lakefront paths and parks remain the main outdoor outlets.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: midwestmoving.com Source 5: hollandermoving.com Source 6: reebieallied.com

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Living in Evanston

Evanston is a lakefront city of about 78,000 just 13 miles north of Chicago, built around Northwestern University and five Lake Michigan beaches rather than a pure bedroom suburb. Downtown Davis Street, the artsy Main-Dempster Mile, and quieter Central Street in the Ridge Historic District give distinct places to live and eat. Grosse Point Lighthouse, Garden Park, Merrick Rose Garden, and 76-plus parks—most homes within a half-mile of one—shape daily outdoor life. Nurses commute on the CTA Purple Line or Metra UP-North; typical commute is about 25 minutes, though Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue clog at rush hour. NorthShore University HealthSystem and Saint Francis Hospital are major local employers. Housing is the tradeoff: median home value around $429,000 and typical one-bedrooms near $1,900, with downtown high-rises and lakefront costing more than vintage courtyard apartments. Winters run long and harsh; summers mean beaches and the Saturday farmers' market. District 65 and Evanston Township High are highly rated, crime is at or below the U.S. average, and spots like Oceanique, Cupitol, and The Spot anchor a real local food scene.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: reebieallied.com Source 5: midwestmoving.com Source 6: hollandermoving.com Source 7: reddit.com Source 8: facebook.com Source 9: reddit.com Source 10: foratravel.com

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