Registered Nurse Inpatient Ortho

Loyola Medicine

Melrose Park, Illinois

You'll work on a 21-bed med-surg unit that specializes in orthopedic and post-surgical patients.

Posted Oct 28 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour night shifts · Nights 12 Hour Night Shift This is a Full-Time Night Shift Position
Unit and setting: Medical surgical unit Our RN's will provide care to patients in various aspects of life from young adulthood to geriatrics.Young adults through geriatric patients
License: RN license Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hireIllinois RN license, required prior to hire
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed, residency program
License: Illinois RN license, required prior to hire Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire Check your license
Certification: BLS from the American Heart Association, required prior to hire BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire
Education: Diploma from an accredited nursing school (BSN or ADN) A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN

Preferred

Experience: 1 year of experience 1 year of experience (preferred -we do welcome New Grads!)

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What it pays

Against similar roles: Illinois staff median is $43/hrIllinois staff postings that state pay run $30/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $37/hr to $48/hr, across 2,220 postings. This posting's $33/hr to $57/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Extra pay: Competitive shift differentials
Bonus: Referral rewards
Eligibility: Benefits start on day one
Pay reviews: Pay is set by experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certifications and comparison to colleagues

Benefits

BenefitsBenefits start on day oneBenefits start on Day One
BenefitsSame-day pay through DailyPay
BenefitsCompetitive shift differentialsCompetitive Shift Differentials
BenefitsCareer growth opportunitiesCareer Growth Opportunities
BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition Reimbursement
BenefitsOn-site fitness center at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and LUMCOn Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital& LUMC)

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BenefitsEmployee discount for the Child Development CenterEmployee Discount for Child Development Center
BenefitsCertification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)
BenefitsReferral rewardsReferral Rewards
BenefitsStrong team cultureStrong Team Culture
BenefitsSelf-schedulingSelf-Scheduling
BenefitsEducational stipendEducational Stipend
BenefitsNurse residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)Nurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)
BenefitsEvery 3rd weekend rotationEvery 3rd weekend rotation
Employee discount
On-site gym
Benefits from day one
Opportunities for advancement

The role and schedule

Day to day: Managing a wide range of diagnoses We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills.
Unit size: 21 beds Our 21 bed medical surgical unit
Weekends: Every 3rd weekend
Details: Hospital about 30 minutes from downtown Chicago Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago!
Details: More autonomy in a community hospital Working in a community hospital will give you more autonomy and a greater voice to speak up as a patient advocate.

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: 6.36 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 6.36 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 9.15 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 9.15 hoursMedical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0.43 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 0.43 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 99.57 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Medical-Surgical) 2025: 99.57 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 20.51 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2025: 20.51 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 4.3 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Medical-Surgical Unit 2026: 4.30 %Medical-Surgical unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_hours_per_patient_day: 12.82 hours_per_patient_day Total RN Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 12.82 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
total_nursing_hours_per_patient_day: 14.52 hours_per_patient_day Total Nursing Hours per Patient Day (Critical Care) 2025: 14.52 hoursCritical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
contract_rn_hours_share: 0.94 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Contractual RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 0.94 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
employed_rn_hours_share: 99.06 percent Percentage of Nursing Hours Worked by Hospital Employed RNs (Critical Care) 2025: 99.06 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_turnover_rate: 9.68 percent RN Turnover Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2025: 9.68 %Critical Care unit, 2025, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
rn_vacancy_rate: 9.4 percent RN Vacancy Rate in the Critical Care Unit 2026: 9.40 %Critical Care unit, 2026, Illinois Hospital Report Card (IDPH)
Orientation: Residency program

The team behind this role

Preceptors and orientation

Competitive differentials for preceptor roles

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Scheduling

Self-scheduling; every third weekend; rotating holiday schedule known year-to-year; 12-hour day/night shifts

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Employment type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

This is a Full-Time Night Shift Position

Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Gottlieb Memorial Hospital is located approximately 30 minutes from Downtown Chicago!

Our 21 bed medical surgical unit specializes in orthopedics and post surgical patients. Our RN's will provide care to patients in various aspects of life from young adulthood to geriatrics. Working in a community hospital will give you more autonomy and a greater voice to speak up as a patient advocate.

We are seeking Registered Nurses (RNs) who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to those we serve at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. In return, we provide a supportive atmosphere where you can grow your career and make a lasting impact. We are a team-oriented unit that provides opportunities to manage a wide range of diagnoses and advancement of nursing skills. Join us and become #LoyolastRoNg!

Benefits & Perks

Benefits start on Day One

DailyPay! Work & Get Paid the Same Day

Competitive
Shift Differentials

Career Growth Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)

Employee Discount for Child Development Center

Certification reimbursement (up to 1 certification)

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Self-Scheduling

Educational Stipend

Nurse Residency program for new grads (Transition to Practice)

Every 3rd weekend rotation

Our Promise to You

Joining Loyola Medicine is being a part of an organization that treats the human spirit in our patients and in our colleagues. We are a part of a community which believes in giving back to those we serve.

We seek colleagues with

A Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing is required - BSN or ADN

BLS provider (accredited by the American Heart Association) required prior to hire

Illinois Board of Nursing license prior to hire

1 year of experience (preferred –we do welcome New Grads!)

Compensation

BSN Pay Range: $36.05 - $59-92 per hour ADN Pay Range: $32.97 - $57.06 per hour

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits

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Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What's around it?

In Melrose Park, IL

Melrose Park, ILFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,176/mo
Household income: $66,189/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Melrose Park, IL

NeighborhoodsWithin Melrose Park and immediately surrounding Cook County enclaves, residential pockets vary from the commercial and retail corridors near Winston Plaza to historic subdivisions like North Maywood, West Village, and the Heritage District. Younger professionals and nurses looking for energetic urban neighborhoods often weigh a reverse commute from Chicago enclaves like Logan Square, Avondale, Pilsen, Humboldt Park, or Oak Park against living directly in the village. Nearby Oak Park and River Forest offer tree-lined, historic neighborhood aesthetics, while Melrose Park proper remains a largely working-class, functional residential community.

Within Melrose Park and immediately surrounding Cook County enclaves, residential pockets vary from the commercial and retail corridors near Winston Plaza to historic subdivisions like North Maywood, West Village, and the Heritage District. Younger professionals and nurses looking for energetic urban neighborhoods often weigh a reverse commute from Chicago enclaves like Logan Square, Avondale, Pilsen, Humboldt Park, or Oak Park against living directly in the village.

Nearby Oak Park and River Forest offer tree-lined, historic neighborhood aesthetics, while Melrose Park proper remains a largely working-class, functional residential community.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: redfin.com

Getting aroundCommuting in Melrose Park relies heavily on personal vehicles, though the village features its own Metra commuter rail station offering direct service into downtown Chicago. Major regional arterials and expressways including Interstates 290 (Eisenhower), 294 (Tri-State), and 88 sit within quick driving distance, making suburban facility access straightforward. The village directly anchors local healthcare access through Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, allowing short, convenient surface-street drives for staff based on-site.

Commuting in Melrose Park relies heavily on personal vehicles, though the village features its own Metra commuter rail station offering direct service into downtown Chicago. Major regional arterials and expressways including Interstates 290 (Eisenhower), 294 (Tri-State), and 88 sit within quick driving distance, making suburban facility access straightforward.

The village directly anchors local healthcare access through Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, allowing short, convenient surface-street drives for staff based on-site.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers along the Des Plaines River corridor, featuring river trails for walking and running, as well as nearby Thatcher Woods and Thatcher Glen Pond in adjacent River Forest for fishing. Within the village, community parks managed by the Veterans Park District, such as Bataan Park, provide updated playgrounds, running tracks, and athletic spaces. Regional preserves like Brookfield Woods offer additional wooded hiking and cycling routes nearby.

Outdoor recreation centers along the Des Plaines River corridor, featuring river trails for walking and running, as well as nearby Thatcher Woods and Thatcher Glen Pond in adjacent River Forest for fishing. Within the village, community parks managed by the Veterans Park District, such as Bataan Park, provide updated playgrounds, running tracks, and athletic spaces.

Regional preserves like Brookfield Woods offer additional wooded hiking and cycling routes nearby.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: gagliardogrp.com Source 3: komoot.com

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Positioned 14 miles west of Chicago, Melrose Park offers healthcare workers an unpretentious, working-class suburban environment anchored by Gottlieb Memorial Hospital. Rather than manicured boutique shopping strips, the village centers around authentic community staples: celebrated food institutions like Carnitas Don Alfredo and Scudiero Italian Bakery, summer gatherings like the Taste of Melrose Park, and movie nights at Bataan Park. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the Des Plaines River trails and Thatcher Woods right along the eastern border. Commuting is smooth for suburban hospital shifts via Interstates 290 and 294, while the local Metra stop provides an easy transit connection to downtown Chicago. Housing leans functional and accessible, dominated by traditional brick flats, garden-style rentals, and mid-century single-family properties. The primary tradeoff is aesthetic and cultural: Melrose Park has pockets of industrial zoning and lacks a dedicated walkable nightlife center. However, for nurses who prioritize short commutes, affordable living spaces, and genuine neighborhood warmth over urban gloss, it serves as a highly practical Western Suburb base.

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