Registered Nurse

Pearl of Joliet

Joliet, Illinois

Posted Aug 22

Unit and setting: Rehab
License: RN licenseIllinois Nursing License
Term: Permanent

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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.

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time

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Pearl of Joliet

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Join The Pearl of Joliet ! We are seeking a Registered Nurse with competitive wages, flexible scheduling, medical benefits, and a Sign-on Bonus available, we invite you to join our dedicated team!

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a meaningful opportunity? Good news! You came to the right place.

Rates: Up to $42 (hourly)

At Pearl Healthcare, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer these competitive

benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Competitive wage

Affordable: Medical, Dental, Vision

Free Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Personal Days

Employee Referral Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

401K

Meaningful and rewarding work environment

Plus much more, Inquire with us today!

Responsibilities for Registered Nurse (RN)

Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants. Meet with your assigned nursing staff, as well as support personnel, in planning the shift’s services, programs and activities.

Make written & oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of the shift as required. Admit, transfer and discharge residents as required. Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift.

Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician.

Develop & maintain a good working rapport with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to ensure that nursing services and activities can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Monitor your assigned personnel to ensure that they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment and supplies.

Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information including protected health information.

Qualifications for Registered Nurse (RN)

Current Illinois Nursing License (Required)

Current CPR certification (Preferred)

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Facility Location

The Pearl of Joliet

306 Larkin Avenue

Joliet, IL 60435

At Pearl Healthcare, our unique approach to post-acute rehabilitation places the patient at the center, curating a plan of care that understands the specific needs of each individual. We are committed to providing a sophisticated level of support to achieve exceptional quality care.

Pearl Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

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What's around it?

In Joliet, IL

Joliet, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,276/mo
Household income: $92,201/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Joliet, IL

NeighborhoodsThe Cathedral area is known for historic brick and stone architecture, offering classic character close to the center of town. On the West Side, established residential streets provide a quiet suburban routine, while subdivisions like Fall Creek, Kendall Ridge, and Theodore Ridge feature newer traditional single-family builds and developments. Crystal Lawns offers mid-century ranch-style homes near the Louis Joliet Mall and benefits from Plainfield school zoning. Downtown Joliet serves as the civic core with urban loft options and historic buildings near the river, while some workers also consider bordering communities like Shorewood and Plainfield.

The Cathedral area is known for historic brick and stone architecture, offering classic character close to the center of town. On the West Side, established residential streets provide a quiet suburban routine, while subdivisions like Fall Creek, Kendall Ridge, and Theodore Ridge feature newer traditional single-family builds and developments.

Crystal Lawns offers mid-century ranch-style homes near the Louis Joliet Mall and benefits from Plainfield school zoning. Downtown Joliet serves as the civic core with urban loft options and historic buildings near the river, while some workers also consider bordering communities like Shorewood and Plainfield.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: illinoiscommunity.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: reddit.com

Getting aroundJoliet is anchored by the major intersection of Interstate 80 and Interstate 55, giving healthcare workers straightforward vehicular access across Will County and neighboring southwest suburbs, with typical local drives averaging around twenty-five minutes. For regional transit into downtown Chicago, Metra runs two commuter lines out of Joliet: the Heritage Corridor and the Rock Island District. Surface transit routes like Route 59 serve as commercial spines that connect residential subdivisions to retail centers, though rush-hour congestion on regional highways can make trips into Cook County substantially longer than distance suggests.

Joliet is anchored by the major intersection of Interstate 80 and Interstate 55, giving healthcare workers straightforward vehicular access across Will County and neighboring southwest suburbs, with typical local drives averaging around twenty-five minutes. For regional transit into downtown Chicago, Metra runs two commuter lines out of Joliet: the Heritage Corridor and the Rock Island District.

Surface transit routes like Route 59 serve as commercial spines that connect residential subdivisions to retail centers, though rush-hour congestion on regional highways can make trips into Cook County substantially longer than distance suggests.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: illinoiscommunity.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: nelsonwesterberg.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation in Joliet centers on regional riverfront trails and expansive forest preserves. The Des Plaines River Trail, Rock Run Trail, and historic Illinois and Michigan (I&M) Canal trails provide miles of pathways for cycling, running, and hiking. Nearby Hammel Woods offers wooded hiking trails and river access, while community green spaces like Olde Renwick Trail Park and properties run by the Joliet Park District supply local playgrounds and open turf.

Outdoor recreation in Joliet centers on regional riverfront trails and expansive forest preserves. The Des Plaines River Trail, Rock Run Trail, and historic Illinois and Michigan (I&M) Canal trails provide miles of pathways for cycling, running, and hiking.

Nearby Hammel Woods offers wooded hiking trails and river access, while community green spaces like Olde Renwick Trail Park and properties run by the Joliet Park District supply local playgrounds and open turf.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: illinoiscommunity.com Source 3: visitjoliet.com Source 4: nelsonwesterberg.com

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Living in Joliet

Known historically as the City of Stone, Joliet stands apart in the southwest Chicagoland orbit as a self-contained, working city with deep industrial roots, historic architecture, and direct regional connectivity. For relocating nurses, Joliet offers a practical home base situated at the convergence of Interstate 55 and Interstate 80, placing major Will County medical facilities within a short commute averaging roughly twenty-five minutes. Housing choices range widely, from character-rich brick homes in the historic Cathedral district to contemporary subdivisions like Fall Creek and Kendall Ridge, as well as ranch homes in Crystal Lawns zoned for Plainfield schools. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring the Illinois and Michigan Canal and Rock Run trails, taking in live entertainment at the historic 1920s Rialto Square Theatre, or gathering at local spots like Craft'd Urban Kitchen and Station One Smokehouse. While Joliet lacks the uniform sheen of higher-priced Chicago suburbs and encounters persistent heavy freight congestion on its interstates, it offers authentic local charm, generous living space, and strong community identity.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: illinoiscommunity.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: visitjoliet.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: nelsonwesterberg.com

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Joliet, ILiFrom Census ACS 2024.

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Life in Joliet, IL

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Joliet, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.