LPN - Medical Surgical

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Elgin, Illinois

Posted Aug 14

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: LPN licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
Term: Per Diem

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License: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
Certification: IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.After hire · within 90 days
Certification: Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

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Experience: Work experience in health care preferred.

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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 telemetry 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

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $35.00. 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/

Employment Status: Per Diem 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 Elgin, IL

Elgin, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Median rent: $1,361/mo
Household income: $90,282/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Elgin, IL

NeighborhoodsRelocating professionals often look to Elgin's established historic districts, known for stately Victorian single-family architecture, as well as newer residential subdivisions on the city's west side and in unincorporated pockets. Renters and healthcare workers seeking quick access to regional medical centers typically settle near the central corridors or across the border in neighboring South Elgin, which offers a slightly quieter suburban character with mid-century and modern single-family layouts.

Relocating professionals often look to Elgin's established historic districts, known for stately Victorian single-family architecture, as well as newer residential subdivisions on the city's west side and in unincorporated pockets. Renters and healthcare workers seeking quick access to regional medical centers typically settle near the central corridors or across the border in neighboring South Elgin, which offers a slightly quieter suburban character with mid-century and modern single-family layouts.

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

Getting aroundFor nurses working locally at major facilities like Advocate Sherman Hospital, commutes within the city are generally swift, with typical travel times hovering under twenty-five minutes across town. Regional commuters rely on Interstate 90 (the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway) for direct vehicle travel toward O'Hare Airport and Chicago, while the Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W) commuter rail line operates two stations in Elgin for hassle-free train transit into downtown Chicago.

For nurses working locally at major facilities like Advocate Sherman Hospital, commutes within the city are generally swift, with typical travel times hovering under twenty-five minutes across town. Regional commuters rely on Interstate 90 (the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway) for direct vehicle travel toward O'Hare Airport and Chicago, while the Metra Milwaukee District West (MD-W) commuter rail line operates two stations in Elgin for hassle-free train transit into downtown Chicago.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: nelsonwesterberg.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Fox River, which splits the city and provides calm water for kayaking, shoreline fishing, and scenic walks. Running alongside the water is the Fox River Bike Trail, connecting cyclists and runners to miles of regional pathways stretching through neighboring communities. Within town, Lords Park and Trout Park offer expansive green space, picnic shelters, and community sports facilities, while the Elgin Sports Complex hosts large-scale athletic tournaments.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Fox River, which splits the city and provides calm water for kayaking, shoreline fishing, and scenic walks. Running alongside the water is the Fox River Bike Trail, connecting cyclists and runners to miles of regional pathways stretching through neighboring communities.

Within town, Lords Park and Trout Park offer expansive green space, picnic shelters, and community sports facilities, while the Elgin Sports Complex hosts large-scale athletic tournaments.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: midwestmoving.com Source 2: nelsonwesterberg.com Source 3: ildestinations.org

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Living in Elgin

Positioned thirty-five miles northwest of Chicago along the picturesque Fox River, Elgin offers relocating nurses the civic infrastructure of an established independent city rather than a cookie-cutter suburb. The presence of major healthcare employers like Advocate Sherman Hospital allows clinical staff to work within minutes of home, bypassing punishing metropolitan traffic. Housing options range from gracious Victorian homes in designated historic quarters to newer single-family subdivisions feeding respected school districts like District 301. Off shift, downtime revolves around the Fox River Bike Trail, leafy outings at Lords Park, and local craft breweries like Black and Gray Brewing Co. or relaxed meals at Al's Cafe. While Metra's Milwaukee District West rail line connects riders directly to downtown Chicago and Interstate 90 handles regional travel, newcomers should expect quiet late-night commercial corridors and periodic roadway construction slowdowns. For healthcare workers seeking approachable housing stock, community stability, and green space without sacrificing metro connectivity, Elgin serves as a grounded, practical base.

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As of 2025-09Source 1: nelsonwesterberg.com Source 2: midwestmoving.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: ildestinations.org

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What's around it?

Elgin, ILiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Elgin, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.