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Experienced Registered Nurse, General Medicine & Pulmonary

Lurie Children's Hospital·Chicago, Illinois

$39 - $64/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 7 days ago

Experienced Registered Nurse, General Medicine & Pulmonary · $39 - $64/hr

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How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +7% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Chicago, Illinois ($36.50/hr, n=751)
  • 917 similar openings in the Chicago area · median $36.50/hr
$16.60/hr · p10p90 · $150/hr
this role: $39.00/hrmedian $36.50/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 751 posted nursing roles in Chicago, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 62nd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 7% above the Chicago, Illinois median for nursing roles.

The Registered Nurse provides relationship-based care for pediatric and adolescent patients with acute and chronic conditions. They perform nursing assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.

Ann & Robert H.

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design.

As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do.

Ann & Robert H.

Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S.

News & World Report.

Location Ann & Robert H.

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

The Registered Nurse provides Relationship Based Care for patients/families with acute and chronic diseases, disorders found in the pediatric and adolescent into young adult populations. Utilizes enhanced specialty knowledge and skills to provide nursing excellence to patients within designated patient care area(s). Utilizes the nursing process and performs responsibilities in five areas of nursing practice: clinician, clinical inquiry, teacher, professional development and leadership. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in regard to their growth and development process. Actively supports the Hospital and department's quality goals and service excellence principles. Essential Job Duties: Performs nursing assessments utilizing a variety of assessment methods and/or area-specific tools. Develops or individualizes existing plans of care and develops goals relative to family needs. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan. Develops or individualizes teaching plans/protocols to meet patient and family learning needs. Identifies patient preferences and needs including motivation to learn. Evaluates and documents changes to the plan. Performs nursing care according to procedures/protocols. Anticipates impending emergent situations and intervenes effectively. Communicates with the family and members of the multidisciplinary team to identify health care needs. Communicates changes in patient status. Utilizes appropriate resources for referral or consultations. Keeps up to date in nursing practice by utilizing current nursing and healthcare literature for information and problem solving. Incorporates current hospital and departmental quality initiatives into daily activities. Adheres to communication, service excellence and professional image standards that support the hospital mission and philosophy. Works cooperatively as a team member to foster achievement of unit/hospital goals. Identifies learning needs and seeks resources to advance nursing practice and achieve professional goals. Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. Demonstrates knowledge of pertinent aspects and competency with protocols related to the use of chemical disinfection, high level disinfection, and sterilization if required as part of the responsibilities of the role.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in nursing and a current Illinois RN license. A minimum of 3 years of bedside RN experience in an acute hospital setting is required.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • Patient education
  • Nursing process
  • Sterilization protocols
  • Patient care planning
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Acute care
  • Nursing assessment
  • Clinical inquiry
  • Basic life support
  • Chronic disease management
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Emergency intervention
  • Relationship based care
  • Chemical disinfection

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$39 - $64/hr
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Posted
Sep 1, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Lurie Children's Hospital

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is the largest pediatric healthcare provider in the region with a 130 year legacy of excellence. We are proud to serve as the pediatric teaching and research partner of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in nursing or higher required. Associates degree in nursing with equivalent experience in lieu of BSN if willing to return to school for BSN within 1 year of hire. Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois, active and in good standing. Basic Life Support certification through AHA. Minimum of 3 years of bedside RN experience in an acute hospital setting. Ability to effectively communicate with patient/families, physicians and hospital staff. Special certifications may be required by department.

  • Lurie Children's will consider visa sponsorship of qualified candidates for the registered nurse role, subject to all applicable law as well as business and budgetary limitations.
  • Education Bachelor's Degree: Nursing (Required) Pay Range $39.00-$64.35 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise.
  • The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position.
  • Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.
  • In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.
  • For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
  • Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits

Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage Tuition assistance Student loan servicing and support Adoption benefits Backup Childcare and Eldercare Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

  • At Ann & Robert H.
  • Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way.
  • We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.
  • We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship.
  • This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact

employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

AI Notice

Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals.

It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.

For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

Market context

Illinois nursing roles remain consistently in demand

In Illinois, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with an active Illinois license and current CPR certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for both accredited nursing education and readiness to work in fast-paced care environments. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, CPR status, and degree match before applying.

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