Nurse Manager - Med/Surg & Telemetry
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
Kankakee, Illinois
$88,483.20 - $133,390.40 a year
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Posted Aug 4, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 5, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $88,483.20 - $133,390.40 a year
About this role
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Requirements
- Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse
- BLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current
- Minimum of two years supervisory/management experience
- Minimum of three years of continuous clinical experience in a clinical/acute care setting
- ACLS (AHA) certification upon hire and maintain current
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), required for all hires after 1/11/2021
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401K retirement plan
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Tuition reimbursement
- Voluntary benefit options
About the employer
You would be applying to St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, a community hospital serving Kankakee and the towns around it. In 2026 Forbes listed it among the country’s Top Hospitals and as the only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County…
What reviewers appreciate
- Forbes 2026 Top Hospitals recognition
- Only Five-Star Overall honoree in Kankakee County and surrounding region (2026)
- Named with Prime Healthcare Illinois hospitals on Becker’s 100 Great Community Hospitals list (2026)
What reviewers flag
- Ownership changed in March 2025 when Prime Healthcare Foundation became sole member—still an early transition chapter
- No published nurse pay ranges in available postings or web sources
- Residency, tuition support, and career-ladder details not stated in validated facts
Living in Kankakee, IL
Kankakee sits along the Kankakee River about an hour south of Chicago, offering small-city pace with easy metro access. Tree-lined riverfront parks and historic downtown architecture give it a quiet riverside feel, while nearby farmland reinforces its rural character. An approachable option for RNs seeking a slower lifestyle within commuting distance of major healthcare networks.
- Metro price level · Kankakee area
- 96.4
- 4% below the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,023/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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