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Weekend Hospital Jobs in Elgin, IL (NOW HIRING)

NorthShore

Hospital Operator- Glenview, IL

Glenview, IL · On-site

$18.38 - $26.65/hr

Rotating Weekends: Yes * Floating Locations- Yes, Glenbrook and Highland Park * Holidays: 3 Holidays per year A Brief Overview: The Hospital Operator serves as the primary point of contact for all ...

Prime Healthcare

ER Tech EMT - Emergency

Chicago, IL · On-site

$18 - $26.68/hr

Emergency Unit Schedule: Part-Time, Day 12-Hour Shift/ Rotating Weekends Hospital: St. Mary of Nazareth Location: Chicago, IL 60622 Responsibilities The Technician in the Emergency Department is an ...

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How much do weekend hospital jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend hospital in Elgin, IL is $19.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.66 and $17.58 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend hospital?

A Weekend Hospital job typically involves working shifts at a hospital primarily on weekends. These roles can include positions in nursing, administration, patient care, or support services. Weekend hospital staff help ensure continuous care for patients while offering flexibility for employees. This can be an ideal job for those seeking part-time work, supplemental income, or a better work-life balance. Shift hours and responsibilities vary based on the specific role and hospital needs.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a weekend hospitalist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Weekend Hospitalist, you need a medical degree, board certification in internal medicine or family medicine, and strong clinical decision-making skills. Proficiency with hospital information systems, electronic health records (EHRs), and familiarity with hospital protocols are typically required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and effective teamwork are crucial soft skills for managing diverse patient cases during busy shifts. These competencies ensure efficient, high-quality care and smooth coordination with healthcare teams during critical weekend coverage.

What unique challenges might I face working in a weekend hospital role, and how can I prepare for them?

Working in a weekend hospital role often involves handling higher patient volumes with limited staff, as many routine services and specialists may be unavailable. You may need to make quick decisions, prioritize urgent cases, and collaborate closely with a small, cross-functional team. Flexibility, strong communication skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are crucial. Preparing by familiarizing yourself with hospital protocols and building rapport with colleagues will help ensure smooth patient care during busy weekend shifts.

What is the difference between Weekend Hospital vs Weekend Nurse?

AspectWeekend HospitalWeekend Nurse
Required CredentialsMedical degree, licensingNursing license, certification
Work EnvironmentHospitals, clinicsHospitals, clinics, care facilities
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, hospitalsHealthcare facilities, hospitals
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Weekend Hospital roles typically require a medical degree and licensing, focusing on patient diagnosis and treatment. Weekend Nurse positions require nursing licenses and involve patient care, often in similar healthcare settings. Both roles are essential in hospital environments and are frequently compared by job seekers looking for weekend healthcare work.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Hospital job openings in Elgin, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 21% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,814 per year, or $19.6 per hour.

Hospital Based Medicine APP

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 35 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

73rd of 1,062 rated hospitals

Job description

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
This APP will be working about 25% of their hours on the night shift, every other weekend and holiday, and take 2-3 call shifts per schedule.
New grads must have already completed/graduated from their program and have some pediatric experience. Estimated start date for the position is November 2026.
General Summary:
The Advanced Practice Provider (APP) works within the multidisciplinary clinical team to provide individualized patient care through history and physical assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, medication ordering, prescribing and management, formulating diagnoses and patient/family education. They promote evidenced based practice by conducting or participating in research and academic activities. They provide support to colleagues and staff to promote the professional development of the advanced practice profession at Lurie Children's and in the community-at-large. The role is unique to each division and in accordance with individual credentialing and privileging through the Medical Staff Office.
Advance Practice Provider Transition into Practice Fellowship
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago offers an Advance Practice Provider (APP) transition into practice fellowship for all new graduate APPs. All new hire APPs, even those with experience, are invited to participate in the fellowship. The APP transition into practice fellowship is designed to provide a supportive structure and strategies to facilitate the transition from the academic to clinical setting for newly hired APPs and institution to institution transition for those with experience.
The first year of employment will consist of quarterly didactic sessions with integrated facilitator led peer supported transition sessions, structured mentorship, and precepted practice-based learning with standardized competencies. APPs in the fellowship are hired as paid employees of the institution.
The fellowship is designed to aid the development of well prepared, clinically competent, APPs as well as to provide support, build confidence and skills to develop a collaborative practice.
Essential Job Functions:
Area Specific Job Accountabilities:
  • Provides expert clinical care, education, consultation, advocacy research, leadership and mentorship.
  • Manages primary, acute and chronic health problems through comprehensive history and physical examination assessment and diagnosis. This may include palliative and end of life care.
  • Orders, performs and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests and procedures.
  • Orders and prescribes pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic interventions and performs other therapeutic or corrective measures to treat illness and improve health status.
  • Promotes the advancement of the profession at Lurie Children's and the community-at-large. This may include publication, participation in professional organizations and providing educational support to the nursing staff.
  • Collaborates and coordinates care with medical team to deliver evidenced-based care and establish best practices in clinical care.
  • Participates in research design, implementation, and interpretation.
  • Meets the Medical Staffs Allied Health Practitioners core measures of performance related to patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professionalism, and system-based practice.
  • 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.
  • Role may include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Master's degree or higher from an accredited school appropriate for certification as a Nurse
  • Practitioner Physician Assistant. (CNS certification is not acceptable if hired after January 1, 2010)
  • Two (2) years of relevant clinical experience is preferred.
  • Licensure in the State of Illinois as an APRN/PA is required.
  • Clinical privileges through credentialing by the Medical Staff Office achieved within 90 days of hire. Practices under the direction of advanced practice provider or physician providers until fully credentialed and privileged
  • Basic Life Support certification required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification and/or other specialty certification is required in some areas within 6 months of employment.
  • Any other certification required for specialty area.
  • Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, basic computer skills, and strong verbal and written
  • communication skills.

Education
Master's Degree: Physician Assistant (Required)
Pay Range
$138,403.20-$228,363.20 Salary
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

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