Registered Nurse (RN)

The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing of Rock Springs

Decatur, Illinois

The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing of Rock Springs is long-term care.

Posted Aug 23 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour
Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN licenseCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed
License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois Check your license
Also asks: Compassion, patience, and understanding of older adults
Also asks: RNs can start as early as NEXT WEEK!
Also asks: Join Our Team Today!
Also asks: Walk-ins Welcome — APPLY NOW!
Also asks: Become part of the team at The Loft Healthcare of Rock Springs , where your work is valued and your growth matters.

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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.
Also stated: $40/hr
Shift differential: +$2/hr

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The Loft Rehabilitation and Nursing of Rock Springs

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You would work skilled nursing and rehabilitation with older adults in Decatur. Shifts are 12 hours — days, evenings and nights, weekends — and they hire full-time and part-time. The LPN ad mentions safe, manageable ratios and a preference for…

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New grads welcome with hands-on training; Illinois LPN license required

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Flexible scheduling with 12-hour shifts; day, evening/night, and weekend shifts; full-time and part-time

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Now Hiring: Registered Nurse (RN)

The Loft Healthcare Rock Springs

New Grads Welcome! Hands-on Training $40/hour

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k Matching Program

Generous PTO – take time off when YOU want

Paid Holidays

$2/hour

Shift Differential for evenings, nights & weekends

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Safe, manageable nurse-to-patient ratios

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible scheduling – 12-hour shifts

Day, evening/night & weekend shifts available

Weekly employee appreciation events — we love celebrating our team!

Clean, well-supplied environment so you can do your job with excellence

FUN, friendly atmosphere with a GREAT leadership team

Job Summary – Registered Nurse (RN)

Registered Nurses (RNs) assist residents with activities of daily living while delivering high-quality, compassionate care. Experience in a geriatric setting is preferred, along with the ability to work effectively with residents, families, and interdisciplinary team members.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois

Compassion, patience, and understanding of older adults

RNs can start as early as NEXT WEEK!

Join Our Team Today!

Walk-ins Welcome — APPLY NOW!

Become part of the team at The Loft Healthcare of Rock Springs , where your work is valued and your growth matters.

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In Decatur, IL

Decatur, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent: $845/mo
Household income: $51,592/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Decatur, IL

NeighborhoodsDecatur features distinct residential zones ranging from historic central blocks to suburban lakefronts. South Shores is an established neighborhood along the southern banks of Lake Decatur known for tree-lined avenues, generous lawns, and properties with direct lake access and private boat slips. Adjacent bedroom communities in Macon County, notably Forsyth to the north and Mount Zion to the south, are popular choices for healthcare workers seeking modern subdivisions, quiet residential cul-de-sacs, and convenient access to regional retail corridors like Hickory Point Mall. Within Decatur proper, historic streets near Millikin University offer classic brick homes and older mid-century housing stock within a quick drive of central employers.

Decatur features distinct residential zones ranging from historic central blocks to suburban lakefronts. South Shores is an established neighborhood along the southern banks of Lake Decatur known for tree-lined avenues, generous lawns, and properties with direct lake access and private boat slips.

Adjacent bedroom communities in Macon County, notably Forsyth to the north and Mount Zion to the south, are popular choices for healthcare workers seeking modern subdivisions, quiet residential cul-de-sacs, and convenient access to regional retail corridors like Hickory Point Mall. Within Decatur proper, historic streets near Millikin University offer classic brick homes and older mid-century housing stock within a quick drive of central employers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: niche.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: admortgage.com Source 4: facebook.com

Getting aroundDaily travel in Decatur is fast and largely stress-free, with average commutes clocking in under twenty minutes and heavy traffic jams virtually absent. Major surface arteries including US Route 36, Route 51, and North Oakland Avenue carry drivers easily between peripheral towns like Forsyth or Mount Zion and central medical centers. Hospital parking is straightforward and uncrowded compared to major metropolitan facilities, though public transit is limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential for healthcare shift workers.

Daily travel in Decatur is fast and largely stress-free, with average commutes clocking in under twenty minutes and heavy traffic jams virtually absent. Major surface arteries including US Route 36, Route 51, and North Oakland Avenue carry drivers easily between peripheral towns like Forsyth or Mount Zion and central medical centers.

Hospital parking is straightforward and uncrowded compared to major metropolitan facilities, though public transit is limited, making personal vehicle ownership essential for healthcare shift workers.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: movers.com

OutdoorsOutdoor activity in Decatur revolves around the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur, where residents spend warmer months boating, kayaking, and sailing. The Scovill Zoo offers family-friendly wildlife exhibits situated alongside extensive public parkland and gardens. Walking and jogging trails line sections of the lakefront and local city parks, providing open green spaces for running and seasonal outdoor events.

Outdoor activity in Decatur revolves around the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur, where residents spend warmer months boating, kayaking, and sailing. The Scovill Zoo offers family-friendly wildlife exhibits situated alongside extensive public parkland and gardens.

Walking and jogging trails line sections of the lakefront and local city parks, providing open green spaces for running and seasonal outdoor events.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: admortgage.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Decatur is a grounded Central Illinois city shaped by its agricultural processing power, industrial heritage, and scenic position along Lake Decatur and the Sangamon River. For relocating nurses, the primary draw is day-to-day ease: traffic is practically non-existent, hospital parking is uncomplicated, and average commute times across the city sit comfortably under twenty minutes. Housing options span mid-century ranches and lakeside docks in South Shores to family-oriented suburban subdivisions in nearby Forsyth and Mount Zion. Off-shift leisure includes boating on the lake, visits to the Scovill Zoo, and meals at local spots like The Beach House, Port Royal Gastropub, and Decatur Brew Works downtown. The tradeoffs are worth considering: industrial processing plants produce noticeable agricultural odors on certain days, and nightlife or upscale retail is limited, making a car necessary for broader regional entertainment. For healthcare professionals prioritizing straightforward routines, lake recreation, and accessible living, Decatur provides a quiet, practical Midwest base.

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As of 2026Source 1: niche.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: admortgage.com Source 4: realestate.usnews.com Source 5: facebook.com Source 6: decaturcvb.com Source 7: niche.com Source 8: movers.com

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