Registered Nurse (RN) Rehab Admissions / Liaison

Advocate Aurora Health

Park Ridge, Illinois

You'll work on a 45-bed unit providing nursing care to patients who need acute inpatient rehab.

Eligibility: Rehabilitation

Posted Jul 24

Unit and setting: Acute Inpatient Rehab Unit, CARF accredited 45 bed unit that provides nursing care to patient population needing acute inpatient rehab services.Patients needing acute inpatient rehab
License: RN license Registered Nurse (RN) BSN RN licensure
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: RN license Registered Nurse (RN) BSN RN licensure
Certification: Specialty certification within 2 years or 2,000 hours Certification in your current area of specialty within 2 years or 2,000 hours.
Education: BSN
Experience: 3 years in an interdisciplinary rehab setting minimum of 3 years experience in an interdisciplinary rehab setting
Also asks: Knowledge of quality program standards knowledge of quality program standards.

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 2,220 postings.

The role and schedule

Unit size: 45 beds 45 bed unit that provides nursing care to patient population needing acute inpatient rehab services.
Details: 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois.
Details: Level 1 Trauma Medical Center with Magnet designation Lutheran General Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Medical Center with Magnet designation.

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Preceptors and orientation

Nurse externs work under RN mentor/preceptor; residency includes mentorship throughout journey

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Scheduling

Weekend Program available (General Surgical Grafton); FT 3x12-hour nights common; days 7a-7p or nights 7p-7a with weekend rotation; flexible extern scheduling around classes; evening/weekend/night differentials

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45 bed unit that provides nursing care to patient population needing acute inpatient rehab services. Lutheran General Hospital is a Level 1 Trauma Medical Center with Magnet designation. The Acute Inpatient Rehab Unit is CARF accredited.

Looking for Registered Nurse (RN) BSN RN licensure, minimum of 3 years experience in an interdisciplinary rehab setting, certification in current area of specialty within 2 years or 2,000 hours, and knowledge of quality program standards. As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

What's around it?

In Park Ridge, IL

Park Ridge, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,537/mo
Household income: $142,986/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Park Ridge, IL

NeighborhoodsPark Ridge centers around its walkable Uptown core, where mid-rise apartment buildings and condominiums provide transit-friendly housing for renters and commuters. Leafy, sidewalk-lined residential streets branch outward, showcasing historic brick bungalows and single-family properties. On the eastern border, Chicago neighborhoods such as Edison Park and Norwood Park function as seamless extensions of the community, offering additional neighborhood retail and housing options within minutes of the suburb.

Park Ridge centers around its walkable Uptown core, where mid-rise apartment buildings and condominiums provide transit-friendly housing for renters and commuters. Leafy, sidewalk-lined residential streets branch outward, showcasing historic brick bungalows and single-family properties.

On the eastern border, Chicago neighborhoods such as Edison Park and Norwood Park function as seamless extensions of the community, offering additional neighborhood retail and housing options within minutes of the suburb.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: redfin.com

Getting aroundSituated roughly 14 to 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Park Ridge provides direct vehicular connectivity via Interstate 90 into the city and close proximity to Interstate 294 for north-south regional travel. Commuters rely heavily on Metra rail service stopping directly in Uptown, while the CTA Cumberland Blue Line station along the southern boundary offers rapid transit connections toward O'Hare International Airport and downtown. For hospital shift workers, arterial highways simplify regional cross-commutes, though airport-adjacent highway congestion can add variability during peak drive times.

Situated roughly 14 to 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago, Park Ridge provides direct vehicular connectivity via Interstate 90 into the city and close proximity to Interstate 294 for north-south regional travel. Commuters rely heavily on Metra rail service stopping directly in Uptown, while the CTA Cumberland Blue Line station along the southern boundary offers rapid transit connections toward O'Hare International Airport and downtown.

For hospital shift workers, arterial highways simplify regional cross-commutes, though airport-adjacent highway congestion can add variability during peak drive times.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: sweethomepr.com Source 4: youtube.com

OutdoorsPark Ridge borders extensive Cook County nature land, with the Des Plaines River Trail and the trailheads at Dam No. 4 Woods-East offering shaded paths for running, walking, and cycling. Within town boundaries, residents make regular use of recreational spaces such as Centennial Park, Monument Park, and the Wildwood Nature Center, which offers interactive environmental programming and nature walks.

Park Ridge borders extensive Cook County nature land, with the Des Plaines River Trail and the trailheads at Dam No. 4 Woods-East offering shaded paths for running, walking, and cycling. Within town boundaries, residents make regular use of recreational spaces such as Centennial Park, Monument Park, and the Wildwood Nature Center, which offers interactive environmental programming and nature walks.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: yelp.com

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Park Ridge provides healthcare professionals an attractive blend of quiet, historic suburban character and direct connectivity to Chicago and regional medical employers. Situated approximately 15 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and directly bordering the city's Edison Park neighborhood, the community is anchored by Uptown, a vibrant district centered on Metra rail access, outdoor patio dining, and the landmark 1920s Pickwick Theatre. Nurses working non-standard shifts benefit from diverse commute options, including quick access to Interstate 90 and the Cumberland CTA Blue Line station, as well as dependable diner fare at local fixtures like Mac's Restaurant and Lola's Diner. Outdoor recreation is easily accessible along the Des Plaines River Trail and the forested pathways of Dam No. 4 Woods-East. The primary lifestyle tradeoffs involve compact residential lots compared to outer suburbs and noticeable airplane traffic from nearby O'Hare International Airport. For clinicians seeking top-tier school systems, manicured neighborhoods, and a walkable downtown without sacrificing fast transit into the metropolitan core, Park Ridge offers a well-established, practical base.

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Park Ridge, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.