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Registered Nurse - RN - Post Surgical

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Loyola Medicine

Maywood, Illinois

Loyola Medicine is an academic medical center.

Posted Aug 11 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting
Post-Surgical · Hospital
License
RN licenseIllinois Registered Nurse license
Term
Permanent

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New grads
Welcomed, residency program
License
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What it pays

Against similar roles
Illinois staff median is $43/hrIllinois staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $51/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 1,662 postings. This posting's $33/hr to $60/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Overtime pay
$36/hr

Benefits

  • DailyPay
  • On Site Fitness Center
  • Certification reimbursement
  • Nurse Residency program

The role and schedule

Charge
Charge shifts are part of the role

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

Original listing

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Employment type
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift

Specialty Post Surgical - As a nurse, you can never expect any day to be the same on this unit. We care for a wide variety of surgical patients (ortho, neurosurgery, bariatric, plastics, and colorectal, surgical oncology). We are a fast-paced environment that allows nurses to gain experience with prioritization, critical thinking, other skills not learned in nursing school, and training to become an ICU RN. Typically, patients stay for 2-4 days. It is a 32-bed unit, all private rooms. There are many opportunities for leadership training (charge nurse) and participation on unit-based committees.

Benefits & Perks

  • Benefits start on Day One
  • DailyPay! Work & Get Paid the Same Day
  • Competitive
  • Shift Differentials
  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
  • Employee Discount for Child Development Center
  • Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
  • Referral Rewards
  • Strong Team Culture
  • Self-Scheduling
  • Educational Stipend
  • Nurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)

We seek colleagues with

  • A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN
  • BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire
  • Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire
  • 1 year of experience (preferred – we do welcome New Grads!)

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and in our colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Loyola University Medical Center is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago!

We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Loyola University Medical Center. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact. We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Join us and become #LoyolastRoNg!

BSN Pay Range: $36.05 - $59.92 per hour ADN Pay Range: $32.90 - $57.06 per hour Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What's around it?

In Maywood, IL

Maywood, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$1,209/mo
Household income
$68,815/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Maywood, IL

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