Registered Nurse - New Grads Welcome
Holy Family Medical Center
Des Plaines, Illinois
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour nights
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN License.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Registered Nurse - New Grads Welcome
- License
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Certification
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Experience
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
Preferred
- Certification
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
- Experience
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Experience
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
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
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
Benefits
- paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- medical
- dental
- vision coverage
- tuition reimbursement
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- Weekends required
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Bonus Amount: 10,000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
Department: Acute Medical - Surgical Shift: Full-Time, Nights
- 12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends & Holidays
Hospital: Holy Family - LTACH Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016
Why Join Holy Family Medical Center as an RN? Holy Family Medical Center is known for providing compassionate, patient‑centered care to the Des Plaines community. As an RN here, you’ll be part of a hospital that truly values service, dignity, and teamwork.
At Holy Family, compassionate, high‑quality care isn’t just a promise—it’s our purpose. As an RN, you’ll play a vital role in delivering care that truly impacts our community. Our nursing teams work side‑by‑side with physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary partners who respect your voice, your expertise, and your dedication.
Whether you’re a seasoned RN or growing into your next specialty, we support continuous learning, skill development, and long‑term career growth.
Interview Process
- Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
- One interview with quick decision‑making
- Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
- Prompt follow‑up so you’re never left waiting
- Transparent communication every step of the way
- Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care within the Medical/Surgical Unit.
The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. He / She communicates with physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- Current and valid state RN License.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
- Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
- Ventilator Management experience preferred.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
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/
Pay Transparency
Holy Family Medical Center 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.
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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity
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What's around it?
Des Plaines, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about the same as the US average
- Median rent
- $1,606/mo
- Household income
- $97,875/yr, all local households, not nurse pay