Clinic RN Occupational Health

UW Health

Loves Park, Illinois

Posted Oct 19

License: RN licenseCurrent RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois.
Term: Permanent

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License: Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Check your license
Certification: Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or 2 years prior experience in an occupational health setting required.
Certification: Basic Life Support/CPR Certification.
Education: Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained.
Education: Graduate from an approved school of nursing program.
Experience: No minimum experience required.
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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 1,652 postings.

Benefits

Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance

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Parental leave
Vision insurance
Opportunities for advancement

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Work Schedule

60% FTE, 3 days per week on a Monday-Friday schedule, with work hours of 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You will work at UW Health Woodward Occupational Health Center 5001 N. 2nd street

Additional components of compensation may include

Evening, night, and weekend

shift differential

Overtime

On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance

Annual wellness reimbursement

Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids

Tuition reimbursement for career advancement-ask about our fully funded programs!

Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development

Strong shared governance structure

Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications Graduate from an approved school of nursing program. Required Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required Work Experience No minimum experience required.

Licenses & Certifications Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required Certified Occupational Health Nurse (COHN) or 2 years prior experience in an occupational health setting required.

Required Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

What's around it?

In Loves Park, IL

Loves Park, IL

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in Loves Park, IL

NeighborhoodsLoves Park functions as a riverfront residential suburb situated directly northeast of Rockford, bordered to the west by the Rock River and bounded to the east by Interstate 90. Neighborhoods closer to the river and the historic 2nd Avenue corridor offer mature, established residential streets with mid-century houses, while communities stretching east toward Perryville Road and Rock Cut State Park feature newer subdivisions, townhomes, and planned apartment developments. Residents also frequently compare the area to neighboring northern suburbs like Machesney Park and Roscoe for convenient suburban living.

Loves Park functions as a riverfront residential suburb situated directly northeast of Rockford, bordered to the west by the Rock River and bounded to the east by Interstate 90. Neighborhoods closer to the river and the historic 2nd Avenue corridor offer mature, established residential streets with mid-century houses, while communities stretching east toward Perryville Road and Rock Cut State Park feature newer subdivisions, townhomes, and planned apartment developments. Residents also frequently compare the area to neighboring northern suburbs like Machesney Park and Roscoe for convenient suburban living.

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As of Sep 23, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundGetting around Loves Park is decidedly car-dependent, with typical commute times averaging roughly 18 minutes across the local area. Interstate 90 along the eastern edge and regional arterials like Riverside Boulevard and 2nd Avenue provide direct vehicular access to healthcare facilities throughout the greater Rockford metropolitan area. Public transit options are virtually nonexistent for shift workers, making personal vehicle ownership essential for daily hospital commutes.

Getting around Loves Park is decidedly car-dependent, with typical commute times averaging roughly 18 minutes across the local area. Interstate 90 along the eastern edge and regional arterials like Riverside Boulevard and 2nd Avenue provide direct vehicular access to healthcare facilities throughout the greater Rockford metropolitan area.

Public transit options are virtually nonexistent for shift workers, making personal vehicle ownership essential for daily hospital commutes.

Sources

As of Sep 23, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: areavibes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a defining feature of life in Loves Park, headlined by Rock Cut State Park occupying the city's eastern boundary with extensive hiking trails, camping grounds, and boating lakes. Shorewood Park offers newly paved biking paths along the Rock River, while the Rockford Park District manages athletic fields and natural reserves across the municipality. Nearby horticultural destinations like Anderson Japanese Gardens and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens provide serene retreats just minutes away.

Outdoor recreation is a defining feature of life in Loves Park, headlined by Rock Cut State Park occupying the city's eastern boundary with extensive hiking trails, camping grounds, and boating lakes. Shorewood Park offers newly paved biking paths along the Rock River, while the Rockford Park District manages athletic fields and natural reserves across the municipality.

Nearby horticultural destinations like Anderson Japanese Gardens and Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens provide serene retreats just minutes away.

Sources

As of Sep 23, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: midwayvillage.com Source 3: reddit.com

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Living in Loves Park

Known as 'The City with a Heart,' Loves Park offers relocating nurses a relaxed suburban base situated between the Rock River and Interstate 90 on the northeast edge of Rockford. Everyday life here revolves around quiet residential neighborhoods, easy highway access, and exceptional outdoor amenities anchored by Rock Cut State Park and paved riverfront trails at Shorewood Park. Healthcare professionals can expect straightforward, roughly 18-minute vehicular commutes to regional hospitals and clinics, though a personal vehicle is an absolute necessity due to virtually nonexistent public transit. Off-duty hours can be spent exploring local hubs like Aero Ale House, browsing shopping at Perryville Ridge, or dining along East Riverside Boulevard at favorites like GreenFire. The city balances a calm, family-friendly Midwestern pace with close proximity to Rockford's cultural staples, including the historic Coronado Performing Arts Center and the sprawling 180-acre Mercyhealth Sportscore Two complex. While shift workers must prepare for freezing, snowy winters and car-centric errands, Loves Park provides a stable, unpretentious retreat with abundant natural space to decompress after long hospital shifts.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: midwayvillage.com Source 4: facebook.com

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