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Night Shift Rn Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Trinity Health

Registered Nurse Inpt Dialysis

Maywood, IL · On-site

$32.90 - $57.06/hr

On the night shift, RN will be the charge RN Great opportunity for a Registered Nurse, RN to work in an organization that focuses on treating the whole person, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

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How much do night shift rn jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for night shift rn in Illinois is $29.08, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.78 and $39.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a night shift RN?

A Night Shift RN (Registered Nurse) is a healthcare professional who provides patient care during overnight hours, typically in hospitals, nursing homes, or emergency facilities. Their responsibilities include monitoring patients, administering medications, responding to emergencies, and coordinating with other healthcare staff. Working night shifts requires strong attention to detail, adaptability, and excellent communication skills. Shift hours often range from late evening to early morning, and nurses may work weekends or holidays depending on facility needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a night shift RN?

To excel as a Night Shift RN, you must possess strong clinical nursing skills, critical thinking abilities, and hold a valid RN license with up-to-date certifications such as BLS or ACLS. Familiarity with night-shift protocols, electronic health records (EHRs), and hospital equipment is essential. Exceptional soft skills include resilience, effective communication, self-motivation, and the ability to work independently during quieter hours. These qualifications enable Night Shift RNs to deliver safe, efficient patient care while addressing unique overnight challenges.

What are some unique challenges night shift RNs face, and how are they supported in their roles?

Night Shift RNs often manage fewer staff on duty and may encounter emergencies without immediate access to all resources available during daytime hours. They are responsible for a wide range of tasks, including monitoring patients while ensuring continuity of care overnight. Many hospitals provide support through nurse supervisors, robust handoff procedures, and strong team communication practices. Additionally, Night Shift RNs often develop close-knit relationships with fellow team members and receive training in managing fatigue and work-life balance. These measures help ensure patient safety and a supportive work environment during overnight shifts.

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Infographic showing various Night Shift Rn job openings in Illinois as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 66% Full Time, 26% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 4% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,490 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-time - Night Shift

Rush Specialty Hospital

Chicago, IL • On-site

$44.58 - $60/hr

Full-time, Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Overview

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) 

Location: Chicago, IL

Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 12hr shifts Compensation: $44.58 - $60.00 per hour + shift differentials for night and/or weekend shifts Base rate based on years of experience 

Sign-on bonus: $15,000

RUSH Specialty Hospital, a partnership between Select Medical and RUSH, is a 100-bed facility that combines a critical illness recovery hospital and an acute inpatient rehabilitation unit. Our critical illness recovery hospital is committed to providing world-class inpatient post-ICU services to chronic, critically ill patients who require extended healing and recovery. We help patients during some of the most vulnerable, painful moments of their lives - and Registered Nurses (RNs) play a central role in providing compassionate, excellent treatment every step of the way.

At our company, we support your career growth and personal well-being.

  • Start Strong: Extensive and thorough Registered Nurse (RN) orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
  • Advance Your Career:100% company-paid scholarship (BSN), tuition reimbursement, and continuing education.
  • Elevate Your Skills: Clinical ladder program and certifications such as PCCN and CCRN.
  • Ease the Burden: Student Debt benefit program. Company paid parking. 
  • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO for full-time team members to maintain a healthy work-life balance
  • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings for full-time team members
  • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection for full-time team members
  • Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
Responsibilities
  • Receive admissions and/or transfers to the unit
  • Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
  • Timely and accurate documentation using appropriate systems
  • Interpret assessment/diagnostic data including labs and telemetry
  • Ensure medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
  • Competence in Rapid Response and code events
  • Instruct and counsel patients/families
  • Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Valid State Registered Nurse (RN) License
  • BLS is required at hire.
  • ACLS is required within 6 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Clinical experience
Employment Type: OTHER

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