Registered Nurse - RN - Med Surg

Trinity Health

Berwyn, Illinois

Posted Jul 21 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour days3 shifts · 36 hours a week
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital 46 South, one of MacNeal Hospital's medical-surgical units is a 22-bed unit that routinely cares for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
License: RN licenseIllinois Board of Nursing license
Term: Permanent

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Below most Illinois staff postingsIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,662 postings.
Pay differential: Clinical ladder (up to $5.00/hr extra) / hiring into the ladder if criteria is met Clinical ladder (up to $5.00/hr extra) / hiring into the ladder if criteria is met
Charge differential: Differentials (charge/preceptor, nights, weekends, etc.) Differentials (charge/preceptor, nights, weekends, etc.)

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Tuition reimbursement ($5250/year)
Education stipend ($300/year)
Certification bonus (one-time payment of $1000)
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The role and schedule

Patients: 46 South, one of MacNeal Hospital's medical-surgical units is a 22-bed unit that routinely cares for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions. 46 South, one of MacNeal Hospital's medical-surgical units is a 22-bed unit that routinely cares for patients with complex medical and surgical conditions.
Weekends: Every third weekend

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In Berwyn, IL

Berwyn, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,215/mo
Household income: $78,408/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Berwyn, IL

NeighborhoodsBerwyn features distinct residential pockets including North Berwyn and the Gold Coast on the upper end, alongside South Berwyn and the Ogden Avenue District. The compact four-square-mile municipality presents tree-lined streets with characteristic rear alleys, dominated by traditional brick Chicago-style bungalows, two-flats, Victorians, and low-rise multi-unit buildings. Condos and rental apartments are scattered throughout, offering approachable community settings with convenient connections to commuter corridors.

Berwyn features distinct residential pockets including North Berwyn and the Gold Coast on the upper end, alongside South Berwyn and the Ogden Avenue District. The compact four-square-mile municipality presents tree-lined streets with characteristic rear alleys, dominated by traditional brick Chicago-style bungalows, two-flats, Victorians, and low-rise multi-unit buildings.

Condos and rental apartments are scattered throughout, offering approachable community settings with convenient connections to commuter corridors.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: redfin.com

Getting aroundCommuters can reach downtown Chicago and nearby regional employment centers via three Metra rail stations along the BNSF line or CTA transit connections along Cermak Road, with Pace bus routes linking adjacent suburbs. Drivers rely heavily on Interstate 290 directly to the north and historic Ogden Avenue (Route 66) across town, though rush-hour congestion on regional expressways is a regular factor. Average local commute times hover around 29 minutes.

Commuters can reach downtown Chicago and nearby regional employment centers via three Metra rail stations along the BNSF line or CTA transit connections along Cermak Road, with Pace bus routes linking adjacent suburbs. Drivers rely heavily on Interstate 290 directly to the north and historic Ogden Avenue (Route 66) across town, though rush-hour congestion on regional expressways is a regular factor.

Average local commute times hover around 29 minutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: apartments.com

OutdoorsProksa Park serves as the city's signature green space, featuring mature tree canopies, walking paths, ponds, playgrounds, and northern athletic fields. Freedom Park offers lighted soccer fields that host community leagues and weekend tournaments, while neighborhood spots like Mraz Park provide quiet fountains and open space for dog walking. The compact street grid also delivers high walkability scores for daily pedestrian outings.

Proksa Park serves as the city's signature green space, featuring mature tree canopies, walking paths, ponds, playgrounds, and northern athletic fields. Freedom Park offers lighted soccer fields that host community leagues and weekend tournaments, while neighborhood spots like Mraz Park provide quiet fountains and open space for dog walking.

The compact street grid also delivers high walkability scores for daily pedestrian outings.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: apartments.com

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Living in Berwyn

Sitting roughly eight to ten miles west of downtown Chicago, Berwyn offers healthcare professionals an authentic near-west suburban base characterized by deep architectural heritage, strong neighborhood walkability, and approachable living. The city is celebrated for holding the nation's largest collection of brick Chicago-style bungalows, accompanied by low-rise two-flats and quiet residential blocks with tree-lined sidewalks and traditional rear alleys. Commuters benefit from direct access to Interstate 290, CTA connections along Cermak Road, and three dedicated Metra stops along the BNSF line that provide straightforward trips across the metropolitan corridor.

Off-shift life revolves around vibrant commercial pockets, from independent cafes and patio dining in the Depot District to live music along Roosevelt Road and historic spots along Ogden Avenue, including Cigars & Stripes BBQ Lounge and the nation's oldest operating White Castle. Cultural traditions run deep through the annual Houby Day Parade, Brewfest, and the late-August Route 66 Car Show. Shift workers must weigh tradeoffs like harsh midwestern winters, older housing maintenance, and peak highway traffic, but Berwyn delivers a grounded, tight-knit community setting without disconnecting you from the broader Chicago area.

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