Registered Nurse (RN) - Neurosurgery Clinic
Advocate Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
$36–$53/hr
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Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 4, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $36–$53/hr
- Shift
- Weekends only
- Weekends, holidays, call
- No weekends, No holidays.
About this role
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About the employer
You are looking at a large faith-based Chicago system—Advocate Health Care, now part of Advocate Health—where nursing stretches across Magnet hospitals, clinics, and specialty teams rather than a single tower. On the ground that can mean a 31-bed high-reliability med-surg…
What reviewers appreciate
- Ten Magnet-designated hospitals across the Advocate/Aurora footprint; Lutheran General is a five-time Magnet designee
- Concrete unit variety: high-reliability med-surg, Rapid Response, Cath Lab prep/recovery with no call, ID and OB/GYN clinics
- New Graduate RN Residency Program plus orientation support and a career ladder that incentivizes BSN and certification
What reviewers flag
- Company-wide Glassdoor near 3.6/5 with work-life balance and senior management rated lowest
- Experience and ratings vary sharply by site (e.g., Park Ridge vs Barrington)
- Float to other units, departments, or facilities within the service area may be required
Living in Chicago, IL
Chicago delivers big-city energy with lakefront charm along Lake Michigan, world-class medical centers, and neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Wicker Park that blend dining, culture, and community. Nurses relocating here will find a metro area rich in career opportunity, transit access, and Midwestern character.
- Metro price level · Chicago area
- 103.6
- 4% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,440/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
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On your path
Operating Room is a first-year unit lane. Periop programs often train from the ground up.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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