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Kindred
Indianapolis, Indiana
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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026
What the posting states
- Patient load & staffing
- Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:10
About this role
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Requirements
- Current state licensure / certification as applicable. Minimum six (6) months experience in an acute care setting or long-term care facility preferred. Show more Show less Be among the first 25 applicants Full-time Not Applicable Health Care Provider Hospitals and Health Care 7616 https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/registered-nurse-rn-hiring-event-at-cooper-s-hawk-join-us-at-kindred-4445720228?trk=public_jobs_topcard-title EXTERNAL
Benefits
- $20,000 sign-on bonus for full-time positions
About the employer
You would walk into a Kindred long-term acute care hospital in Northlake, Illinois—post-ICU and medically complex patients who stay longer than a typical floor admits. The work is framed by nurses as team nursing: you, an LVN, and a CNA…
What reviewers appreciate
- Hourly pay in our postings about $40–$44 (median $42.82)
- Sign-on bonuses posted up to $15,000
- LTAC caseload of post-ICU and medically complex patients on extended stays
What reviewers flag
- Chronic understaffing and heavy patient loads repeatedly reported
- Historical concern about ~10:1 loads versus traditional ICU ratios
- Pay widely described as average (Glassdoor/Indeed pay slices near 3.1)
Living in Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis blends Midwestern affordability with big-city amenities, making it a practical choice for nurses seeking value without sacrificing culture. The city centers on Monument Circle, with the Canal Walk offering a scenic downtown commute. Broad Ripple and Fountain Square provide distinct dining and nightlife scenes. A growing healthcare corridor anchored by IU Health and Methodist Hospital supports strong nursing opportunities.
- Metro price level · Indianapolis area
- 95.7
- 4% below the national average
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?