Inpatient RN, Critical Care
UW Health
Rockford, IL
Posted Jul 30
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Hours a week
- 36
- Unit
- ICU
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days · 3 a week · 36 hours
- Weekends
- Every third weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- On call
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 937 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
Work
Schedule
90% FTE, full-time. Day shift, 7a-7p Every Third Weekend once initial courses completed. You will work at the UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital.
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Additional components of compensation may include
Evening, night, and weekend
- shift differential
Overtime On-call pay
At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance Annual wellness reimbursement Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids Tuition reimbursement for career advancement-ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice
Qualifications Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
- Licenses & Certifications
- Specialty certification in area of concentration. Preferred
- Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
- ACLS certification required within one year of hire. Required
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing program. Required
- Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required
- Specialty certification in area of concentration. Preferred
- Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
- Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required
- ACLS certification required within one year of hire. Required
- Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
- UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
- Job Description (ADN)
- Job Description (BSN)
- Job Description (MSN)
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
- Adoption assistance
- Vision insurance
Place
- City
- Rockford, IL
- Rent against this pay
- 18% of monthly gross
- Local household income
- $54,752/yr
- Metro price level
- 8% below the national average
- Address
- 1401 EAST STATE STREET, ROCKFORD, IL, 61104
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
- Beds
- 323
- Magnet
- Designated since 2015 (ANCC)
$985 median rent against $5,616 a month at $36/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax.
all local households, not nurse pay
Rockford area index 92.2, where 100 is the national average.
Rockford sits along the Rock River in northern Illinois, offering a mix of urban amenities and outdoor recreation. Known as the 'Forest City,' it features extensive parkland and a growing healthcare sector. The downtown area continues to revitalize, while nearby state parks provide weekend escapes for nurses seeking balance between career and lifestyle.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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