Registered Nurse Neuro - FT Nights

Deaconess Health System

Marion, Illinois

Posted Nov 2

License: RN licenseActive Registered Nurse (RN) license
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Certification: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Red Cross BLS certification upon hire
Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Preferred

Experience: One year of previous clinical nursing experience Preferred: One year of previous clinical nursing experience
Also asks: Why Choose Deaconess? Preferred: Why Choose Deaconess?
Also asks: We are committed to creating an environment where our team members can thrive professionally and personally. We invest in your success through comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Illinois staff rolesIllinois staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 2,223 postings.

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Health insurance
Flexible schedule
Loan assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Retirement plan

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Deaconess Health System

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Jillian Swearer · Vice President of Nursing

Deaconess Health System

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Unit

Deaconess Illinois Medical Center | Nights

Compensation

$33.50-$50.25 /hour

Make a Difference in Neuroscience Nursing

At Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, our Neuro team provides specialized care for patients facing some of their most complex healthcare challenges. We are seeking compassionate and skilled Registered Nurses (RNs) who are passionate about delivering exceptional patient care while advancing their clinical expertise in neuroscience nursing.

As a Neuro RN, you'll care for patients with a variety of neurological conditions and play a vital role in helping them recover, regain independence, and improve their quality of life.

What You'll Do

As a Registered Nurse on our Neuro Unit, you will provide specialized, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing neurological disorders, injuries, and post-surgical recovery.

Key responsibilities include

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for patients with neurological conditions

Monitor and recognize changes in neurological status, responding appropriately to patient needs

Care for patients with conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, spinal cord injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and other neurological disorders

Administer medications, treatments, and therapies according to established clinical protocols

Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment plans, recovery expectations, and ongoing care needs

Provide compassionate support to patients and loved ones navigating complex healthcare situations

Maintain accurate documentation and promote quality, safety, and evidence-based nursing practices

Why Neuro Nursing?

Neuro nursing offers the opportunity to develop advanced assessment skills, critical thinking, and specialized clinical expertise while caring for patients through some of the most challenging and rewarding stages of recovery. Every day brings opportunities to make a meaningful impact on patients and families.

Qualifications

Required

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing

Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or Red Cross BLS certification upon hire

Preferred

One year of previous clinical nursing experience

Why Choose Deaconess?

We are committed to creating an environment where our team members can thrive professionally and personally. We invest in your success through comprehensive benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling options

Full-time, part-time, and supplemental opportunities

Day, evening, and night shift availability

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

Payactiv – access earned wages before payday

Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement savings plans

Additional Compensation Opportunities

Shift Incentives

Eligible for evening, night, and weekend shift incentives based on company policies and applicable job codes.

Performance Bonus

Potential eligibility for performance-based bonus opportunities based on established metrics and organizational guidelines.

Build Your Future in Neuro Nursing

Join a team dedicated to clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate care. At Deaconess Illinois Medical Center, you'll have the opportunity to grow your neuroscience nursing skills while making a lasting impact on the lives of patients and families.

Apply today and discover a rewarding career caring for patients on their neurological recovery journey.

What's around it?

In Marion, IL

Marion, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $921/mo
Household income: $56,912/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Marion, IL

NeighborhoodsMarion is a small city of about 17,175 people with no strongly branded internal districts in these sources; daily life centers on downtown Tower Square Plaza and South Market Street, with mid-century residential streets near the commercial core and newer garden-style apartments, modest townhomes, and subdivisions on the edge of town. AreaVibes describes a quietly residential, car-needed layout rather than walkable neighborhood pockets. On Reddit, people moving to the Marion area are often steered toward nearby Carterville as the best-priced, most family-friendly southern Illinois option, with Carbondale also called one of the strongest places to settle. Errands and most housing sit on spread-out streets; the civic clock tower is the local meeting landmark, not a dense in-town neighborhood scene.

Marion is a small city of about 17,175 people with no strongly branded internal districts in these sources; daily life centers on downtown Tower Square Plaza and South Market Street, with mid-century residential streets near the commercial core and newer garden-style apartments, modest townhomes, and subdivisions on the edge of town. AreaVibes describes a quietly residential, car-needed layout rather than walkable neighborhood pockets.

On Reddit, people moving to the Marion area are often steered toward nearby Carterville as the best-priced, most family-friendly southern Illinois option, with Carbondale also called one of the strongest places to settle. Errands and most housing sit on spread-out streets; the civic clock tower is the local meeting landmark, not a dense in-town neighborhood scene.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: apartments.com

Getting aroundThe average Marion commute is about 16.7 minutes, below the national average. 86.2% of commuters drive, 0.3% use public transportation, 1.2% walk, and 0.1% bike. The city sits at I-57 and Illinois Route 13, which is the practical way to reach jobs across Williamson County. AreaVibes and Apartments.com both treat the town as exceptionally drivable and poorly walkable or transit-served (walkability and transit access 1/10); shopping trips are planned by car. These sources do not name hospital campuses or parking rules, so a nurse should budget a short drive, not a bus or walking commute.

The average Marion commute is about 16.7 minutes, below the national average. 86.2% of commuters drive, 0.3% use public transportation, 1.2% walk, and 0.1% bike.

The city sits at I-57 and Illinois Route 13, which is the practical way to reach jobs across Williamson County. AreaVibes and Apartments.com both treat the town as exceptionally drivable and poorly walkable or transit-served (walkability and transit access 1/10); shopping trips are planned by car.

These sources do not name hospital campuses or parking rules, so a nurse should budget a short drive, not a bus or walking commute.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: areavibes.com Source 3: apartments.com

OutdoorsCrab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge covers nearly 44,000 acres minutes from town, with the visitor center in Marion; Shawnee National Forest is about 15 miles away. Facebook parents name Ferne Clyffe and Giant City as the go-to hikes with kids. VisitSI lists trail events such as the Rocky Ledges Trail Fun Run at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda. AreaVibes scores parks 4.5/10 and bike-friendliness 1.7/10—green space is nearby for walks and play, but cycling is leisure, not a commute, and most trailheads are a short drive.

Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge covers nearly 44,000 acres minutes from town, with the visitor center in Marion; Shawnee National Forest is about 15 miles away. Facebook parents name Ferne Clyffe and Giant City as the go-to hikes with kids.

VisitSI lists trail events such as the Rocky Ledges Trail Fun Run at Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center, 1206 Touch of Nature Road, Makanda. AreaVibes scores parks 4.5/10 and bike-friendliness 1.7/10—green space is nearby for walks and play, but cycling is leisure, not a commute, and most trailheads are a short drive.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: visitsi.com Source 4: areavibes.com

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Living in Marion

Marion, Illinois calls itself the "Oasis of Opportunity"—about 17,200 people at I-57 and Illinois Route 13 in Little Egypt. Downtown meets at Tower Square Plaza's clock tower; the Marion Cultural and Civic Center seats 1,094 on South Market Street. The distinctive asset is outdoors: Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge's nearly 44,000 acres start minutes away, Shawnee National Forest is about 15 miles out, and families hike Ferne Clyffe and Giant City. Median home value is about $148,752 and September 2026 one-bedroom rents average $619; the typical commute is roughly 16.7 minutes, almost all by car. Facebook locals praise friendliness, affordability, and outdoor access, then cite limited jobs and housing options. AreaVibes ranks Marion better than only 40% of U.S. cities, with weak walkability, school, and shopping scores. Reddit often steers families to nearby Carterville or Carbondale. Weekend life includes Walker's Bluff Casino, SIU events, Thrillville Thrillbillies at Mountain Dew Park, the 100,000-square-foot ThrillHouse, and tables at Walt's, Towns Square Pizza, Baan Thai, and 618 Taphouse. A nurse should expect a cheap, quiet, car-dependent town—not urban nightlife or transit.

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As of 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: areavibes.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: facebook.com Source 7: visitsi.com Source 8: yelp.com

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Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Unit

Compensation

Make a Difference in Neuroscience Nursing

What You'll Do

Key responsibilities include

Qualifications

Required

Preferred

Benefits & Perks

Additional Compensation Opportunities

Shift Incentives

Performance Bonus

Build Your Future in Neuro Nursing

What's around it?

Marion, ILiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Marion, IL

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Life in Marion, IL

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Marion, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.