Clinic RN Surgery General

UW Health·Rockford, Illinois

$31 - $46/hrFull Time On Site 0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago

Practice for this role

Clinic RN Surgery General · $31 - $46/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-10% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Rockford, Illinois ($34.45/hr, n=146)

208 similar openings in the Rockford area · median $34.73/hr

$9.00/hr · p10p90 · $150/hr

this role: $30.93/hrmedian $34.45/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 146 posted nursing roles in Rockford, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 43rd percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 10% below the Rockford, Illinois median for nursing roles.

The Clinic RN will provide professional nursing care within the surgery department at the UW Health 9th street clinic. Responsibilities include maintaining high standards of patient care and collaborating within a shared governance structure.

Work Schedule

100% FTE, M - F 8: 00am to 4:30pm you will work at UW Health 9th street clinic 209 9th street

Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential

Overtime: On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Required
Must provide copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

Work Experience
Computer experience. Required
1 year of professional nursing experience. Preferred

Licenses & Certifications
Current RN licensure from the State of Illinois. Required
Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

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UW Northern Illinois benefits [https://legacy.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/1-benefit-information/Total Rewards at UW Health UWNI 2.pdf]

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of Nursing and hold a current Illinois RN license. A minimum of 1 year of professional nursing experience is preferred, along with Basic Life Support/CPR certification.

high school
Patient Care
Computer Literacy
CPR
Basic Life Support
Nursing
Surgery

Benefits

Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Retirement Plan
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Paternity Leave
On-site Day Care

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $31 - $46/hr
Location: Rockford, Illinois
Posted: Aug 5, 2026
Application: Employer website

Illinois nursing roles remain consistently in demand

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