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Registered Nurse Med/Surg/Urology

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Loyola Medicine

Melrose Park, Illinois

Eligibility
RNBariatricTelemetry
Shift
12-hour nights
Unit
Med-Surg

Posted Jul 31 · New grads welcomed

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Schedule and commitments

Shift
12-hour nights
Weekends
Weekends required
Term
Permanent
Orientation
Residency program

The work and the unit

Unit
Med-Surg
Specialty
Med surg · Urology · Bariatric · Telemetry
Setting
Hospital

Staffing and support

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6.36 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 6.36 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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9.15 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 9.15 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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0.43 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 0.43 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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99.57 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 99.57 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate
20.51 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 20.51 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate
4.3 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2026: 4.30 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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rn_hours_per_patient_day
12.82 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 12.82 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day
14.52 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 14.52 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share
0.94 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 0.94 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share
99.06 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 99.06 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate
9.68 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 9.68 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate
9.4 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2026: 9.40 %Critical Care unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Below most Illinois Med-Surg postingsIllinois Med-Surg postings that state pay run $36/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $42/hr to $51/hr, across 20 postings.
  • DailyPay - Work and Get Paid the Same Day
  • Competitive Shift Differentials
  • On Site Fitness Center

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program
License
Illinois Board of Nursing license Check your license
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. 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's around it?

In Melrose Park, IL· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,176/mo
Household income
$66,189/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Melrose Park, IL

From Census ACS 2024.

About this role

Posting details
Employment type
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift

This is a FT 12 hour Night Shift Position

Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago! We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact. We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Join us and become #LoyolastRoNg!

Bariatric/Urology/Med Surg Unit

  • 20 bed medical/surgical unit focusing on urgent and elective surgeries as well as specializing in Bariatric and Urology procedures.
  • All beds are medical telemetry capable
  • Located on the sixth floor of our bed tower adjacent to the Acute Rehab Center

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Benefits & Perks

  • Benefits start on Day One
  • DailyPay! Work & Get Paid the Same Day
  • Competitive
  • Shift Differentials
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
  • Employee Discount for Child Development Center
  • Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
  • Referral Rewards
  • Strong Team Culture
  • Self-Scheduling
  • Educational Stipend
  • Nurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)
  • Every 3rd Weekend rotation

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and in our colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We seek colleagues with

  • A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN
  • BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire
  • Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire
  • 1 year of inpatient Nursing Experience preferred

BSN Pay Range: $36.05 - $59.92 per hour ADN Pay Range: $32.97 - $57.06 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
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  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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