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Registered Nurse RN - Graduate Nurse - Orthopedic - Neurology - Spine

Resurrection Medical Center

Chicago, Illinois

$35.35–$53.58/hr

About $74k–$111k/yr

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Posted Aug 10, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 11, 2026

What this might mean for you

Resurrection Medical Center is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.

What the posting states

Shift
Days · 12-hour
Weekends, holidays, call
Full-Time, Day 12-Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends

About this role

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Bonus Amount: 10,000 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview: Department: Med/Surg - Orthopedic, Neurology and Spine Unit Schedule: Full-Time, Day 12-Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends Hospital: Resurrection Medical Center Location: Chicago, IL 60631 Graduate Nurses Welcome to Apply Sign on Bonus up to $10,000 Graduate Nurse Program Available Responsibilities: The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care within the Medical/Surgical Unit. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. He / She communicates with physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Qualifications: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Current and valid state RN License. 2. Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current. 3. Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred. 4. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred. 5. Ventilator Management experience preferred. 6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Pay Transparency: Resurrection Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure. Employment Status: Per Diem Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity: Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf #LI-VO1

Skills for this role

Patient assessmentCare plan evaluationCare plan implementationPatient educationPatient condition reportingPatient progress monitoringCardiac monitoringMechanical ventilation monitoringTeaching

Certifications

BLSACLS

Requirements

  • RN License
  • Patient condition reporting
  • Patient treatment planning
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • 12 hour shift
  • RN License
  • Hospital
  • Bachelor of Science

About the employer

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Resurrection Medical Center
Hospital

We do not yet have validated pay bands, unit ratios, residency structure, or scheduling rules for this campus, so the clearest picture we can give you is the city and the nearby market. Chicago’s cost of living runs about 4%…

4.0 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

  • Chicago location with a wide range of nurse-common neighborhoods across budgets and ages
  • Nearby market peers (Advocate Aurora, Rush, Advocate Health Care) give you external pay benchmarks
  • Flat state income tax at 4.95% makes take-home math straightforward

What reviewers flag

  • No usable employer-specific pay, residency, or unit intel validated yet
  • Cost of living about 4% above the national level
  • Illinois is not a nurse-licensure compact state
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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.

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Metro price level · Chicago area
4% above the national average
BEA index 103.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,440/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, and call?
  • 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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