Posted Jul 10, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 15, 2026
What this might mean for you
Kindred is a specialty hospital, so the case mix runs deep rather than wide. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $85k–$161k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
At a glance
Shift
day
Workplace
Kindred
Hiring employer
Kindred
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
Provides planning and delivery of direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation. Develops nursing care plans in coordination with patient, family and interdisciplinary staff. Maintains standards of nursing care, directs and supervises nursing care provided to patients, administers medications, assists physicians with examinations and procedures, and participates in discharge planning. Requires current RN State Licensure, BCLS certification, and postsecondary certificate or diploma from an accredited school of nursing. Six months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Skills for this role
direct and indirect patient carenursing care plan developmentmedication administrationassisting physicians with examinations and proceduresdischarge planningdirecting and supervising nursing carepatient assessmentnursing process: Assessment, Planning, Intervention, and Evaluation
Certifications
BCLS
Requirements
Education
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
FSA/HSA
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Wellness
About the employer
Kindred
Specialty Hospital
Kindred Healthcare operates a network of long-term acute care (LTAC) hospitals, including a facility in Northlake, IL. The organization specializes in treating patients recovering from post-intensive care stays and medically complex conditions, offering extended recovery periods beyond what traditional hospitals…
4.2 Google rating
What reviewers appreciate
+Sign-on bonuses offered, with amounts up to $20,000 for full-time positions at some locations
+Impact Program providing additional hourly incentive opportunities
+Opportunity to work with medically complex and critically ill patient populations
What reviewers flag
−Management rated lowest among all categories at 2.9 out of 5 on Indeed
−Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.1 out of 5
−Job security and advancement concerns, rated 3.0 out of 5
Benefits: Specific benefits package details were not provided in available sources. However, job postings indicate sign-on bonuses ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 for full-time RN positions, and an 'Impact Program' that offers additional hourly incentives.
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