Dir of Nursing
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee
Kankakee, Illinois
$96k–$129k/yr
Posted pay
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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 1, 2026
What this might mean for you
St. Mary's Hospital - Kankakee is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $96k–$129k a year.
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $96k–$129k/yr
About this role
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Skills for this role
Requirements
- Current and valid state license as a Registered Nurse
- Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)-(AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current
- Minimum of two years supervisory/management experience
- Five years of Coronary Care Nursing and/or the Cardiovascular Lab
- Basic computer knowledge
- Proficient in interpreting EKGs and hemodynamic pressure tracings
- Operates Cardiovascular Laboratory equipment
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
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through the differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- 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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