Registered Nurse RN - Acute Medical Surgical

Des Plaines, Illinois

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 9 · Applications close Oct 9, 2027

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour nights Nights 12 Hour Shift
Unit and setting: Medical/Surgical Unit maintaining standards of care within the Medical/Surgical Unit
License: RN licenseCurrent and valid state RN license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current and valid state RN license Current and valid state RN License.
Certification: Current BLS certificate upon hire Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Preferred

Certification: Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Experience: Previous acute care hospital experience Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.
Experience: Ventilator management experience Ventilator Management experience preferred.

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What it pays

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 1,660 postings.
Sign-on bonus: $10,000
Tuition assistance: Offered
Bonus: Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus Newly hired RNs are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus, rewarding you for choosing Holy Family Medical Center and recognizing the value you bring to our patients and team.Newly hired RNs
Pay reviews: Starting pay set by skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure

Benefits

BenefitsComprehensive benefits packagecomprehensive benefits package
BenefitsPaid time offpaid time off
Benefits401K retirement plan401K retirement plan
BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coveragemedical, dental, and vision coverage
BenefitsTuition reimbursementtuition reimbursement
10,000

The role and schedule

Day to day: Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice.
Day to day: Directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel 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.
Day to day: Directly responsible and accountable for assigned patients' care The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients.
Day to day: Communicates with physician about changes in patient's clinical condition, including cardiac monitoring, diagnostic results and symptomatology He / She communicates with physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology.
Day to day: Responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.
Unit: Acute Medical - Surgical Acute Medical - Surgical
Weekends: Rotating weekends Rotating Weekends & Holidays
Holidays: Rotating holidays
Details: Holy Family Medical Center- LTACH Holy Family Medical Center- LTACH

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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: Acute Medical - Surgical Shift: Full-Time, Nights

12 Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends & Holidays

Hospital: Holy Family Medical Center- LTACH Location : Des Plaines, IL 60016

Why Join Holy Family Medical Center as an RN?

Holy Family Medical Center is known for providing compassionate, patient‑centered care to the Des Plaines community. As an RN here, you’ll be part of a hospital that truly values service, dignity, and teamwork.

At Holy Family, compassionate, high‑quality care isn’t just a promise—it’s our purpose. As an RN, you’ll play a vital role in delivering care that truly impacts our community.

Our nursing teams work side‑by‑side with physicians, leaders, and interdisciplinary partners who respect your voice, your expertise, and your dedication.

Whether you’re a seasoned RN or growing into your next specialty, we support continuous learning, skill development, and long‑term career growth.

Newly hired RNs are eligible for up to a $10,000 sign‑on bonus, rewarding you for choosing Holy Family Medical Center and recognizing the value you bring to our patients and team.

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

Current and valid state RN License.

Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Current ACLS certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.

Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.

Ventilator Management experience preferred.

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

Holy Family Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, 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.

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Employment Status

Full Time

Shift

Nights

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

What's around it?

In Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,606/mo
Household income: $97,875/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Des Plaines, IL

NeighborhoodsDowntown Des Plaines offers walkable living along Miner Street with condo and apartment options clustered around the Metra station, local shops, and cafes. The Cumberland neighborhood is a popular choice for commuters, situated near the Cumberland Metra station and the Park Ridge border with a mix of single-family residences, townhomes, and condominiums. North Des Plaines, particularly surrounding Lake Park and Lake Opeka, provides a quieter, traditional suburban setting characterized by larger lots and tree-lined residential streets.

Downtown Des Plaines offers walkable living along Miner Street with condo and apartment options clustered around the Metra station, local shops, and cafes. The Cumberland neighborhood is a popular choice for commuters, situated near the Cumberland Metra station and the Park Ridge border with a mix of single-family residences, townhomes, and condominiums.

North Des Plaines, particularly surrounding Lake Park and Lake Opeka, provides a quieter, traditional suburban setting characterized by larger lots and tree-lined residential streets.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: optionpremier.com Source 2: sarahjividen.com

Getting aroundDes Plaines functions as a major transportation crossroads with direct access to Interstate 90, Interstate 294, and Route 14, providing straightforward driving routes to regional medical facilities and nearby employment hubs in Rosemont and Elk Grove. Public transit is centered on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, which stops at both the downtown Des Plaines and Cumberland stations, with express trains reaching downtown Chicago in roughly 35 minutes. Downtown offers convenient municipal parking, though areas outside the rail core remain largely car-dependent and experience typical suburban rush-hour traffic.

Des Plaines functions as a major transportation crossroads with direct access to Interstate 90, Interstate 294, and Route 14, providing straightforward driving routes to regional medical facilities and nearby employment hubs in Rosemont and Elk Grove. Public transit is centered on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, which stops at both the downtown Des Plaines and Cumberland stations, with express trains reaching downtown Chicago in roughly 35 minutes.

Downtown offers convenient municipal parking, though areas outside the rail core remain largely car-dependent and experience typical suburban rush-hour traffic.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: optionpremier.com Source 2: sarahjividen.com Source 3: desplainesil.gov Source 4: optionpremier.com

OutdoorsRecreation centers around Lake Opeka, which offers paved walking paths, open parkland, and golf facilities. The Des Plaines River Trail passes directly through the area, giving hikers, joggers, and cyclists an unpaved nature trail that winds through regional forest preserves. Water recreation is further supported by the Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center during the summer, alongside scenic natural preserves such as Big Bend Lake and historic Central Park.

Recreation centers around Lake Opeka, which offers paved walking paths, open parkland, and golf facilities. The Des Plaines River Trail passes directly through the area, giving hikers, joggers, and cyclists an unpaved nature trail that winds through regional forest preserves.

Water recreation is further supported by the Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center during the summer, alongside scenic natural preserves such as Big Bend Lake and historic Central Park.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: desplainesil.gov Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: optionpremier.com

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Living in Des Plaines

Des Plaines stands out in Chicago’s northwest suburbs as a grounded, pragmatic community where suburban space pairs with exceptional transit logistics. Situated roughly 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and bordering O’Hare International Airport, the city gives healthcare professionals rapid connectivity via Interstate 90, Interstate 294, and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, which reaches downtown Chicago in about 35 minutes. Downtown Des Plaines offers walkable apartment and condo living alongside Miner Street cafes and the restored 1925 Des Plaines Theatre. Surrounding neighborhoods, including Cumberland and the Lake Park area, feature mid-century brick ranches, leafy lots, and access to outdoor recreation along Lake Opeka and the wooded Des Plaines River Trail. Everyday conveniences include dining at local staples like the Sugar Bowl diner and lakeside fare at Foxtail on the Lake. Residents navigate real tradeoffs, such as intermittent aircraft noise from O’Hare and flood insurance considerations along the river basin. For nurses seeking practical commutes to suburban facilities or city centers without sacrificing community amenities, Des Plaines provides a solid, accessible home base.

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Des Plaines, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.