Registered Nurse Med/Surg/Urology
Melrose Park, Illinois
- Eligibility
- RNBariatricTelemetry
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
- Unit
- Med-Surg
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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
- rn_hours_per_patient_day
- 6.36 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 6.36 hours
- total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day
- 9.15 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 9.15 hours
- contract_rn_hours_share
- 0.43 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 0.43 %
- employed_rn_hours_share
- 99.57 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 99.57 %
- rn_turnover_rate
- 20.51 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 20.51 %
- rn_vacancy_rate
- 4.3 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2026: 4.30 %
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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 hours
- total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day
- 14.52 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 14.52 hours
- contract_rn_hours_share
- 0.94 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 0.94 %
- employed_rn_hours_share
- 99.06 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 99.06 %
- rn_turnover_rate
- 9.68 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 9.68 %
- rn_vacancy_rate
- 9.4 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2026: 9.40 %
Pay and benefits
- Against the board
- Below most Illinois Med-Surg 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.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies4–6 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 jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround 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?
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
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.
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
- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?