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Registered Nurse - Physical Rehabilitation

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin

Elgin, IL

RN

Posted Jul 30

Shift
Nights
Unit
Rehab

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$44/hr
nursing in Illinois$35/hr

The median for nursing in Illinois is $35/hr, across 947 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. He / She communicates with physician about changes in the patient’s clinical condition including cardiac monitoring, results of diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment.

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Qualifications

Education, experience, training

  • Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
  • BLS upon hire and maintain current.
  • Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $35.35 to $53.58. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/ Employment Status: Part Time 60 Shift: Nights Equal Employment Opportunity:

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

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Requirements

  • EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
  • Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
  • BLS upon hire and maintain current.
  • Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.

Place

City
Elgin, IL
Median rent
$1,361/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$90,282/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
4% above the national average

Elgin area index 103.6, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
144

Elgin, Illinois sits along the Fox River about 35 miles northwest of Chicago, offering a mix of historic downtown charm and suburban convenience. Tree-lined neighborhoods and a growing arts scene make it a comfortable home base for nurses seeking quieter living with easy access to the city.

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Approximate location in Elgin, IL. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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