Registered Nurse Med/Surg - PT Days

Deaconess Health System

Marion, Illinois

Posted Aug 26

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN licenseActive Registered Nurse (RN) license
Term: Permanent

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License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Certification: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Red Cross BLS certification upon hire
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

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Experience: One year of previous clinical nursing experience Preferred: One year of previous clinical nursing experience

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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.

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center | PT Days

Compensation

$31.25 - $46.88/hour

Make an Impact Every Day

At Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, our Medical/Surgical team is at the heart of patient care. We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurses (RNs) who are passionate about delivering exceptional care, building meaningful patient relationships, and working alongside a collaborative healthcare team.

Whether you're an experienced nurse or looking to grow your clinical expertise, you'll find a supportive environment where your knowledge, critical thinking, and compassion make a difference every day.

What You'll Do

As a Medical/Surgical RN, you will provide comprehensive, patient-centered care to a diverse patient population while serving as an essential member of the healthcare team.

Key responsibilities include

Deliver safe, high-quality patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation

Monitor patient conditions and respond appropriately to changes in status

Coordinate and direct nursing care based on established clinical practices and standards

Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, medications, and discharge instructions

Advocate for patients while promoting safety, quality, and compassionate care

Accurately document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes

Coordinate care, communicate results, and support patients and families throughout their healthcare journey

Qualifications

Required

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Red Cross BLS certification upon hire

Preferred

One year of previous clinical nursing experience

Why Choose Deaconess?

We believe exceptional patient care starts with supporting our caregivers. That's why we offer opportunities for professional growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling options

Full-time, part-time, and supplemental opportunities

Day, evening, and night shift availability

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Payactiv – access earned wages before payday

Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plans

Additional Compensation Opportunities

Shift Incentives

Eligible for evening, night, and weekend shift incentives based on company policies and applicable job codes.

Performance Bonus

Potential eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities based on established metrics and organizational guidelines.

Build Your Nursing Career with Us

Join a team that values collaboration, clinical excellence, and compassionate care. At Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to grow professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and families every day.

Apply today and discover why nurses choose Deaconess Illinois to build rewarding careers and deliver exceptional care.

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In Marion, IL

Marion, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $921/mo
Household income: $56,912/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Marion, IL

NeighborhoodsMarion is a small city of about 17,175 people with no strongly branded internal districts in these sources; daily life centers on downtown Tower Square Plaza and South Market Street, with mid-century residential streets near the commercial core and newer garden-style apartments, modest townhomes, and subdivisions on the edge of town. AreaVibes describes a quietly residential, car-needed layout rather than walkable neighborhood pockets. On Reddit, people moving to the Marion area are often steered toward nearby Carterville as the best-priced, most family-friendly southern Illinois option, with Carbondale also called one of the strongest places to settle. Errands and most housing sit on spread-out streets; the civic clock tower is the local meeting landmark, not a dense in-town neighborhood scene.

Marion is a small city of about 17,175 people with no strongly branded internal districts in these sources; daily life centers on downtown Tower Square Plaza and South Market Street, with mid-century residential streets near the commercial core and newer garden-style apartments, modest townhomes, and subdivisions on the edge of town. AreaVibes describes a quietly residential, car-needed layout rather than walkable neighborhood pockets.

On Reddit, people moving to the Marion area are often steered toward nearby Carterville as the best-priced, most family-friendly southern Illinois option, with Carbondale also called one of the strongest places to settle. Errands and most housing sit on spread-out streets; the civic clock tower is the local meeting landmark, not a dense in-town neighborhood scene.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: apartments.com

Getting aroundThe average Marion commute is about 16.7 minutes, below the national average. 86.2% of commuters drive, 0.3% use public transportation, 1.2% walk, and 0.1% bike. The city sits at I-57 and Illinois Route 13, which is the practical way to reach jobs across Williamson County. AreaVibes and Apartments.com both treat the town as exceptionally drivable and poorly walkable or transit-served (walkability and transit access 1/10); shopping trips are planned by car. These sources do not name hospital campuses or parking rules, so a nurse should budget a short drive, not a bus or walking commute.

The average Marion commute is about 16.7 minutes, below the national average. 86.2% of commuters drive, 0.3% use public transportation, 1.2% walk, and 0.1% bike.

The city sits at I-57 and Illinois Route 13, which is the practical way to reach jobs across Williamson County. AreaVibes and Apartments.com both treat the town as exceptionally drivable and poorly walkable or transit-served (walkability and transit access 1/10); shopping trips are planned by car.

These sources do not name hospital campuses or parking rules, so a nurse should budget a short drive, not a bus or walking commute.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: apartments.com

OutdoorsCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge covers nearly 44,000 acres minutes from town, with the visitor center in Marion; Shawnee National Forest is about 15 miles away. Facebook parents name Ferne Clyffe and Giant City as the go-to hikes with kids. VisitSI lists trail events such as the Rocky Ledges Trail Fun Run at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda. AreaVibes scores parks 4.5/10 and bike-friendliness 1.7/10—green space is nearby for walks and play, but cycling is leisure, not a commute, and most trailheads are a short drive.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge covers nearly 44,000 acres minutes from town, with the visitor center in Marion; Shawnee National Forest is about 15 miles away. Facebook parents name Ferne Clyffe and Giant City as the go-to hikes with kids.

VisitSI lists trail events such as the Rocky Ledges Trail Fun Run at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda. AreaVibes scores parks 4.5/10 and bike-friendliness 1.7/10—green space is nearby for walks and play, but cycling is leisure, not a commute, and most trailheads are a short drive.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: visitsi.com Source 4: areavibes.com

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Living in Marion

Marion, Illinois calls itself the "Oasis of Opportunity"—about 17,200 people at I-57 and Illinois Route 13 in Little Egypt. Downtown meets at Tower Square Plaza's clock tower; the Marion Cultural and Civic Center seats 1,094 on South Market Street. The distinctive asset is outdoors: Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge's nearly 44,000 acres start minutes away, Shawnee National Forest is about 15 miles out, and families hike Ferne Clyffe and Giant City. Median home value is about $148,752 and September 2026 one-bedroom rents average $619; the typical commute is roughly 16.7 minutes, almost all by car. Facebook locals praise friendliness, affordability, and outdoor access, then cite limited jobs and housing options. AreaVibes ranks Marion better than only 40% of U.S. cities, with weak walkability, school, and shopping scores. Reddit often steers families to nearby Carterville or Carbondale. Weekend life includes Walker's Bluff Casino, SIU events, Thrillville Thrillbillies at Mountain Dew Park, the 100,000-square-foot ThrillHouse, and tables at Walt's, Towns Square Pizza, Baan Thai, and 618 Taphouse. A nurse should expect a cheap, quiet, car-dependent town—not urban nightlife or transit.

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As of 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: facebook.com Source 7: visitsi.com Source 8: yelp.com

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical

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What's around it?

Marion, ILiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Marion, IL

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Life in Marion, IL

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Marion, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.