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Last seen active Jul 14, 2026
What this might mean for you
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $78k–$119k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
At a glance
Shift
night
Workplace
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Hiring employer
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
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
The RN 1 is a beginning level nurse who utilizes a scientific and theoretical knowledge base along with policy and procedures, standards of care and protocols to guide practice. The RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in practice. The RN 1 exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Requirements
Current State of Illinois Registered Nurse licensure required
Maintain current BLS certification
Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or Associate's degree in nursing (ADN)
Ability to walk throughout the Medical Center and be standing or walking most of the designated shift
Lifting or carrying objects 35-40lbs and supporting and positioning patients
Ability to check documents for errors, use a keyboard to enter or retrieve data, and closely examine specimens, images or reports
12 hour shift
Benefits
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000
About the employer
RU
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Academic Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center is located in Chicago, Illinois, and operates as part of the Rush Medical Center business unit. Based on available job descriptions, the organization employs a structured nursing career ladder with at least two defined levels: RN…
What reviewers appreciate
+Clearly defined nursing career ladder with progression from RN 1 to RN 2 levels
+Competitive hourly pay range ($40.05–$61.28 per hour)
+Specialized clinical units available, such as BMT and Hematology/Oncology
What reviewers flag
−Night shift schedules (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) required for at least some positions
−Beginning-level nurses (RN 1) have limited autonomy and must rely heavily on others
−Specific benefits details not disclosed in job descriptions
Benefits: Rush states it offers 'exceptional rewards and benefits' and directs prospective employees to its benefits page at https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits. Specific benefit details are not provided in the available job descriptions.
Chicago delivers big-city energy with lakefront charm along Lake Michigan, world-class medical centers, and neighborhoods like Lincoln Park and Wicker Park that blend dining, culture, and community. Nurses relocating here will find a metro area rich in career opportunity, transit access, and Midwestern character.
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