Licensed Practical Nurse LPN - Medical Surgical - Telemetry

Saint Francis Hospital

Evanston, Illinois

Eligibility: Sign-on bonus

Posted Oct 22

License: LPN licenseLicensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.
Certification: IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.After hire · within 90 days
Certification: Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

Preferred

Experience: Work experience in health care preferred.

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What it pays

Sign-on bonus: $7,500

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

rn_hours_per_patient_day: 5.57 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 5.57 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 8.14 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 8.14 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 0.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 100 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 100.00 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 82.05 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 82.05 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 20.4 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2026: 20.40 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 13.25 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 13.25 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 13.26 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 13.26 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 0.00 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 100 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 100.00 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 50.88 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 50.88 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 4.5 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2026: 4.50 %Critical Care unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)

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Saint Francis Hospital

Hospital

Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Illinois, operates as part of Prime Healthcare, as explicitly referenced in current job postings listing the facility as 'Prime Healthcare St Francis Hospital.' The hospital provides surgical services including ambulatory surgery and post-anesthesia care (PACU),…

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Bonus Amount: $7,500 Bonus Information: Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

The Licensed Vocational Nurse/Licensed Psychiatric Technician provides direct and indirect patient care services requiring technical and manual skills, within the scope of practice, that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of care, and meets the communication needs of the patient and family; Performs under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse. Demonstrates knowledge of EMTALA Regulations and triage process in the ER setting.

Qualifications

Education, experience, training

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) required.

IV certification and Blood Withdrawal (BW) certification within 90 days of hire date.

Current BLS certificate upon hire and maintain current.

Work experience in health care preferred.

Pay Transparency

Saint Francis Hospital 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 $31 to $ $40.00 .

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/

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Employment Status: Full Time Shift: Days 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

What's around it?

In Evanston, IL

Evanston, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,762/mo
Household income: $96,434/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Evanston, IL

NeighborhoodsDowntown near Davis Street is the walkable hub of independent shops and transit, the usual draw for young professionals who want urban energy without Chicago density. The Main-Dempster Mile is more relaxed and arts-forward; Central Street and the Ridge Historic District feel quieter and small-town, with specialty retailers and historic houses. Car-free nurses commuting into Evanston are repeatedly pointed at Purple Line or UP-North Metra-adjacent blocks, or at Chicago’s Edgewater and Rogers Park as cheaper bases with a straight ride north. Lakefront and downtown-adjacent streets sit at the premium end; interior residential corridors are the relative value play.

Downtown near Davis Street is the walkable hub of independent shops and transit, the usual draw for young professionals who want urban energy without Chicago density. The Main-Dempster Mile is more relaxed and arts-forward; Central Street and the Ridge Historic District feel quieter and small-town, with specialty retailers and historic houses.

Car-free nurses commuting into Evanston are repeatedly pointed at Purple Line or UP-North Metra-adjacent blocks, or at Chicago’s Edgewater and Rogers Park as cheaper bases with a straight ride north. Lakefront and downtown-adjacent streets sit at the premium end; interior residential corridors are the relative value play.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: reebieallied.com

Getting aroundThe CTA Purple Line and Metra’s UP-North line are the practical no-car routes into Evanston; sources also cite Red Line connections and many bus routes. U.S. News puts average commute time at about 24.78 minutes. Rush-hour congestion is called out on Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue. NorthShore University Health System and Saint Francis Hospital are named as major local employers. Walkability and bikeability both score about 70/100 and transit about 60/100, so car-light living is realistic if you choose a rail pocket; Chicago’s Edgewater and Rogers Park are the neighborhoods people name for an Evanston job without a car. Resident wheel tax is a local extra; hospital-specific parking is not described in these sources.

The CTA Purple Line and Metra’s UP-North line are the practical no-car routes into Evanston; sources also cite Red Line connections and many bus routes. U.S. News puts average commute time at about 24.78 minutes.

Rush-hour congestion is called out on Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue. NorthShore University Health System and Saint Francis Hospital are named as major local employers.

Walkability and bikeability both score about 70/100 and transit about 60/100, so car-light living is realistic if you choose a rail pocket; Chicago’s Edgewater and Rogers Park are the neighborhoods people name for an Evanston job without a car. Resident wheel tax is a local extra; hospital-specific parking is not described in these sources.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: reebieallied.com Source 5: midwestmoving.com Source 6: hollandermoving.com Source 7: reddit.com

OutdoorsFive Lake Michigan beaches, including Evanston Beach and Northwestern’s Lincoln Street Beach, plus the 1873 Grosse Point Lighthouse, define the shoreline. Park counts in sources run from 76 to 89, with most homes within a half-mile of one; named spots include Merrick Rose Garden, lakefront Garden Park (recently renovated), and the Lake Fill with walking paths and sports fields. Warm-weather life is swimming, biking, hiking, and picnicking along the coast. In winter the same lakefront paths and parks remain the main outdoor outlets.

Five Lake Michigan beaches, including Evanston Beach and Northwestern’s Lincoln Street Beach, plus the 1873 Grosse Point Lighthouse, define the shoreline. Park counts in sources run from 76 to 89, with most homes within a half-mile of one; named spots include Merrick Rose Garden, lakefront Garden Park (recently renovated), and the Lake Fill with walking paths and sports fields.

Warm-weather life is swimming, biking, hiking, and picnicking along the coast. In winter the same lakefront paths and parks remain the main outdoor outlets.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: livability.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: midwestmoving.com Source 5: hollandermoving.com Source 6: reebieallied.com

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Living in Evanston

Evanston is a lakefront city of about 78,000 just 13 miles north of Chicago, built around Northwestern University and five Lake Michigan beaches rather than a pure bedroom suburb. Downtown Davis Street, the artsy Main-Dempster Mile, and quieter Central Street in the Ridge Historic District give distinct places to live and eat. Grosse Point Lighthouse, Garden Park, Merrick Rose Garden, and 76-plus parks—most homes within a half-mile of one—shape daily outdoor life. Nurses commute on the CTA Purple Line or Metra UP-North; typical commute is about 25 minutes, though Sheridan Road and Chicago Avenue clog at rush hour. NorthShore University HealthSystem and Saint Francis Hospital are major local employers. Housing is the tradeoff: median home value around $429,000 and typical one-bedrooms near $1,900, with downtown high-rises and lakefront costing more than vintage courtyard apartments. Winters run long and harsh; summers mean beaches and the Saturday farmers' market. District 65 and Evanston Township High are highly rated, crime is at or below the U.S. average, and spots like Oceanique, Cupitol, and The Spot anchor a real local food scene.

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