Registered Nurse

Ascension

Des Plaines, Illinois

Posted Sep 28

Shift and hours: Days
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Education: Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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Facility: Nazarethville Place

Department/Specialty: Senior Nursing Facility Unit

Schedule

Full-time | Day Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. Note and carry out physician and nursing orders. Assure resident safety by identifying safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action as appropriate. Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

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In Des Plaines, IL

Des Plaines, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,606/mo
Household income: $97,875/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Des Plaines, IL

NeighborhoodsDowntown Des Plaines offers walkable living along Miner Street with condo and apartment options clustered around the Metra station, local shops, and cafes. The Cumberland neighborhood is a popular choice for commuters, situated near the Cumberland Metra station and the Park Ridge border with a mix of single-family residences, townhomes, and condominiums. North Des Plaines, particularly surrounding Lake Park and Lake Opeka, provides a quieter, traditional suburban setting characterized by larger lots and tree-lined residential streets.

Downtown Des Plaines offers walkable living along Miner Street with condo and apartment options clustered around the Metra station, local shops, and cafes. The Cumberland neighborhood is a popular choice for commuters, situated near the Cumberland Metra station and the Park Ridge border with a mix of single-family residences, townhomes, and condominiums.

North Des Plaines, particularly surrounding Lake Park and Lake Opeka, provides a quieter, traditional suburban setting characterized by larger lots and tree-lined residential streets.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: optionpremier.com Source 2: sarahjividen.com

Getting aroundDes Plaines functions as a major transportation crossroads with direct access to Interstate 90, Interstate 294, and Route 14, providing straightforward driving routes to regional medical facilities and nearby employment hubs in Rosemont and Elk Grove. Public transit is centered on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, which stops at both the downtown Des Plaines and Cumberland stations, with express trains reaching downtown Chicago in roughly 35 minutes. Downtown offers convenient municipal parking, though areas outside the rail core remain largely car-dependent and experience typical suburban rush-hour traffic.

Des Plaines functions as a major transportation crossroads with direct access to Interstate 90, Interstate 294, and Route 14, providing straightforward driving routes to regional medical facilities and nearby employment hubs in Rosemont and Elk Grove. Public transit is centered on the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, which stops at both the downtown Des Plaines and Cumberland stations, with express trains reaching downtown Chicago in roughly 35 minutes.

Downtown offers convenient municipal parking, though areas outside the rail core remain largely car-dependent and experience typical suburban rush-hour traffic.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: optionpremier.com Source 2: sarahjividen.com Source 3: desplainesil.gov Source 4: optionpremier.com

OutdoorsRecreation centers around Lake Opeka, which offers paved walking paths, open parkland, and golf facilities. The Des Plaines River Trail passes directly through the area, giving hikers, joggers, and cyclists an unpaved nature trail that winds through regional forest preserves. Water recreation is further supported by the Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center during the summer, alongside scenic natural preserves such as Big Bend Lake and historic Central Park.

Recreation centers around Lake Opeka, which offers paved walking paths, open parkland, and golf facilities. The Des Plaines River Trail passes directly through the area, giving hikers, joggers, and cyclists an unpaved nature trail that winds through regional forest preserves.

Water recreation is further supported by the Mystic Waters Family Aquatic Center during the summer, alongside scenic natural preserves such as Big Bend Lake and historic Central Park.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: desplainesil.gov Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: optionpremier.com

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Living in Des Plaines

Des Plaines stands out in Chicago’s northwest suburbs as a grounded, pragmatic community where suburban space pairs with exceptional transit logistics. Situated roughly 17 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and bordering O’Hare International Airport, the city gives healthcare professionals rapid connectivity via Interstate 90, Interstate 294, and the Metra Union Pacific Northwest Line, which reaches downtown Chicago in about 35 minutes. Downtown Des Plaines offers walkable apartment and condo living alongside Miner Street cafes and the restored 1925 Des Plaines Theatre. Surrounding neighborhoods, including Cumberland and the Lake Park area, feature mid-century brick ranches, leafy lots, and access to outdoor recreation along Lake Opeka and the wooded Des Plaines River Trail. Everyday conveniences include dining at local staples like the Sugar Bowl diner and lakeside fare at Foxtail on the Lake. Residents navigate real tradeoffs, such as intermittent aircraft noise from O’Hare and flood insurance considerations along the river basin. For nurses seeking practical commutes to suburban facilities or city centers without sacrificing community amenities, Des Plaines provides a solid, accessible home base.

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As of 2026-09Source 1: optionpremier.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: sarahjividen.com Source 4: desplainesil.gov Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: optionpremier.com

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