LPN - Acute Medical Surgical
Des Plaines, Illinois
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
- Shift
- Days
- Hours a week
- 36 hrs a week
- Unit
- Med-Surg
Posted Aug 15
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Ltach
- Accepts
- LPN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- IL nursing median is $44/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- $7,500
IL nursing postings that state pay run $33/hr to $58/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1307 postings. That covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Bonus Amount: 7,500 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
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Schedule
- Full Time, 7:00am - 7:30pm with alternating weekends
- Hospital: Holy Family Medical Center - LTACH
- Location: Des Plaines, IL 60016
Why Join Holy Family Medical Center as an LPN? Holy Family Medical Center is known for providing compassionate, patient‑centered care to the Des Plaines community. As an LPN here, you’ll be part of a hospital that truly values service, dignity, and teamwork.
We invest in your professional growth by offering the IV Certification course through our hospital—helping you expand your skills, confidence, and career opportunities at no cost to you. Newly hired LPNs are eligible for up to a $7,500 sign‑on bonus, rewarding you for choosing Holy Family Medical Center and recognizing the value you bring to our patients and team. With a 36‑hour workweek, LPNs enjoy a strong balance between career and personal life—ideal for avoiding burnout while maintaining full engagement in patient care.
Responsibilities
The LVN/LPN provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring clinical competence within the scope of practice in accordance with state requirements. In collaboration with the healthcare team, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN), the LVN/LPN works to maintain safety, provide patient comfort and care and improve the overall patient experience in the medical surgical setting.
Qualifications
Education, experience, training
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
- IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Work experience in health care preferred.
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 $31.00 to $40.00. 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/
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Application details and notices
Employment Status: Full Time 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
Sourced from Holy Family Medical Center’s careers page.
Requirements
- EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
- IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.
- Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Work experience in health care preferred.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Des Plaines, Illinois
- Rent against this pay
- 29% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $97,875/yr
- State price level
- about the national average
$1,606 median rent against $5,616 a month at $36/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Illinois index 100.0, where 100 is the national average.
A northwest suburb of Chicago, Des Plaines blends residential calm with metro access via the Metra rail. The Des Plaines River winds through the city, offering trails and green space, while downtown serves up locally owned eateries and seasonal festivals—a grounded, community-oriented lifestyle just a commute from major hospital systems.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?