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Registered Nurse RN - Med-Surg

Eligibility
Sign-on bonus

Posted Sep 14

Location

Chicago, Illinois

$35/hr

Schedule and commitments

Term
Permanent

Staffing and support

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6.45 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 6.45 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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18.18 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 18.18 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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24.26 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 24.26 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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9.22 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 9.22 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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18.3 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 18.30 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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28.55 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Mother/Baby) 2025: 28.55 hoursMother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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0 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 0.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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2.62 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 2.62 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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0 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 0.00 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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100 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 100.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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97.38 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 97.38 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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100 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Mother/Baby) 2025: 100.00 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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36.67 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 36.67 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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21.05 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 21.05 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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40.54 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2025: 40.54 %Mother/Baby unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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16 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2026: 16.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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24.7 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2026: 24.70 %Critical Care unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
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57 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Mother/Baby Unit 2026: 57.00 %Mother/Baby unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)

Pay and benefits

Against the board
Below most Chicago staff postingsChicago staff postings that state pay run $35/hr to $42/hr, the middle half $35/hr to $40/hr, across 86 postings.
Sign-on bonus
$10,000

What's around it?

In Chicago, IL· © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

Living costs about 4% above the US average

Address
2233 W DIVISION ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60622
CMS rating
3 of 5 stars
Beds
296
Median rent
$1,440/mo
Household income
$77,902/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Chicago, IL

From Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · Census ACS 2024.

About this role

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: Medical Surgical Unit

Schedule

Full Time - Days |3-12 hour shifts| 7a-7p| Rotating holidays and weekends

  • Facility: Prime Healthcare Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital
  • Location: 2233 W. Division St. Chicago, IL
  • Hourly Rate: $35.35 to $53.58 an hour
  • Sign-On Bonus Available!

Interview Process

  • Fast, streamlined interview process — no long waits or multiple rounds
  • One interview with quick decision‑making
  • Flexible interview scheduling to fit your availability
  • Apply, interview, and receive an offer quickly!

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 in the DOU.

The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and abnormal results and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Education, experience, training

  • Current valid State Registered Nurse License
  • Completion of Critical Care Course preferred
  • Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
  • Current ACLS (AHA) certificate 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
  • Minimum of one-year experience as a staff RN in acute care hospital, critical care preferred.
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital 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.

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/

Application details and notices

Employment Status: Full Time 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

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How this role fits you

About the employer

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Hospital

The validated picture we have is thin on unit culture, pay, and residency—so the honest decision frame is the city itself, the tax and license rules you will live under, and what nearby systems pay. Chicago’s cost of living sits…

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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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  • Can you walk me through differentials and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, and call?
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  • 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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