Nursing Jobs in Rockford, Illinois

PA Peterson at the Citadel is looking for a Registered Nurse to join the Citadel team. We have openings on both nights and day shifts. The care and support this position provides to the residents during their hospitaliz... more
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RESPONSIBILITY: Nursing care JOB SUMMARY: Organize and assign all jobs to be done on his/her shift so that the work load is evenly divided among his/her employees on the basis of staff size and qualifications, pass me... more
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***OFFERRING SAME DAY PAY THROUGH THE DAILY PAY*** Requirements CNA certificate (current and active) BLS certificate Able to stand for hours at a time Able to lift up to 50 lbs Requirement of Employment:... more
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Staff Nurse WITH ROOM TO GROW Interest on our part is to have a nurse who performs care with a smile.. Follow up with physicians and manage the residents in all aspects. Preferable for someone who has wound care and... more
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Overview Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan.  Come and join our amazi... more
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Requirements: RN or LPN (current and active) BLS certificate Able to stand for hours at a time Able to lift up to 50 lbs Prefer: Experience with LTC Experience with PCC and eMAR Excellent communica... more
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) PA Peterson requires all staff to be vaccinated or have an exemption for COVID-19 PA Peterson at the Citadel is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team . We h... more
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Requirements CNA certificate (current and active) BLS certificate Able to stand for hours at a time Able to lift up to 50 lbs Requirement of Employment: COVID-19 Vaccination before hire Prefer: Exper... more
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Are you looking for a fulfilling career where you can make a difference in people's lives? Look no further than Citadel Healthcare! We are thrilled to announce that we are now hiring CNAs to join our team of compassiona... more
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***OFFERRING SAME DAY PAY THROUGH THE DAILY PAY*** Job Description Requirements CNA certificate (current and active) BLS certificate Able to stand for hours at a time Able to lift up to 50 lbs Requireme... more
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Citadel Healthcare is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) to join our team. A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) provides quality nursing care to residents while i... more
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Overview Provides prescribed medical treatment and personal care services to patients in the clinical setting by performing the following duties supporting the nursing philosophy. May be required to work alternate shi... more
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Registered Nurse (RN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Winnebago, IL, US  •  $38 - $96 / hour  •  4d ago
Earn an hourly wage of up to $96 as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Winnebago and surrounding areas, with the freedom to choose your own shifts while still enjoying the benefits and support of W2 employment. Work-life ba... more
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Registered Nurse (RN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Belvidere, IL, US  •  $38 - $96 / hour  •  4d ago
Make an hourly wage of up to $96 an hour as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Belvidere, Illinois, and throughout the greater Rockford area, with the peace of mind that flexible schedules provide. In addition to the stabil... more
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Registered Nurse (RN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Rockford, IL, US  •  $38 - $96 / hour  •  4d ago
Make up to $96 per hour as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Rockford, IL and surrounding areas while having the freedom to decide when, where, and how often you work. That's right at IntelyCare you'd be in control of your... more
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Registered Nurse (RN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Loves Park, IL, US  •  $38 - $96 / hour  •  4d ago
Earn $38 to $96 per hour as a Registered Nurse (RN) in and around Loves Park without feeling like you're burning the candle at both ends. Nursing is difficult work, and fitting in life's other responsibilities whi... more
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Registered Nurse (RN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Durand, IL, US  •  $38 - $96 / hour  •  4d ago
Make up to $96 per hour as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Durand, IL and surrounding areas while having complete control to choose your shifts. As an IntelyCare employee, you’ll get the best of both worlds: freedom and... more
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Rockford, IL, US  •  $35 - $56 / hour  •  4d ago
Make up to $56 per hour as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Rockford, IL and surrounding areas while having the freedom to decide when, where, and how often you work. That's right at IntelyCare you'd be in contro... more
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Winnebago, IL, US  •  $35 - $56 / hour  •  4d ago
Earn an hourly wage of up to $56 as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Winnebago and surrounding areas, with the freedom to choose your own shifts while still enjoying the benefits and support of W2 employment. Wor... more
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Loves Park, IL, US  •  $35 - $56 / hour  •  4d ago
Earn $35 to $56 per hour as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in and around Loves Park without feeling like you're burning the candle at both ends. Nursing is difficult work, and fitting in life's other responsibil... more
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Durand, IL, US  •  $35 - $56 / hour  •  4d ago
Make up to $56 per hour as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Durand, IL and surrounding areas while having complete control to choose your shifts. As an IntelyCare employee, you’ll get the best of both worlds: fre... more
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

IntelyCare  •  Per Diem  •  Belvidere, IL, US  •  $35 - $56 / hour  •  4d ago
Make an hourly wage of up to $56 an hour as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in Belvidere, Illinois, and throughout the greater Rockford area, with the peace of mind that flexible schedules provide. In addition to t... more
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Hello, nurses! We are Reliance Home Health Caregivers! Immediate Hire $47.00 RN/$38.00 LPN. We now need a nurse to care for a 12 year-old-male, who lives in Poplar Grove, IL. Covering Monday-Friday 3pm-11pm.  We are... more
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Overview Expected pay for this position is $19.81 - $23.31/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. POSITION SUMMARY: The Certified Medical Assistant will perform delegated clin... more
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Overview Sign on bonus eligible! $5,000 for external candidates OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be av... more
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Overview POSITION SUMMARY: According to professional standards of care, performs a variety of advanced nursing / physician assistant functions. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care... more
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New increased wages! The LPN Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for supervising nursing personnel to deliver nursing care and within scope of practice coordinates care delivery, which will ensure that patient's... more
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Overview Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing mission, practice values and strategic plan. Performs other duties as a... more
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New increased wages! The LPN Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for supervising nursing personnel to deliver nursing care and within scope of practice coordinates care delivery, which will ensure that patient's... more
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One of the largest cities in Illinois, Rockford is located to the far north of the state on the banks of the Rock River, about 90 miles northwest of Chicago. If you’re looking for nursing jobs in Rockford, this city has lots to offer you. Take a look at what’s in store.

Quick Facts About Nursing Jobs in Illinois

What to Know When Pursuing Nursing Jobs in Rockford

As Illinois’ fifth most populous city, Rockford is home to around 149,000 people who keep hospitals, doctors’ offices, and skilled nursing facilities plenty busy. Looking to pursue a healthcare career here as an RN, CNA, or LPN? You can choose from many types of nurse jobs. Rockford has positions for nursing professionals seeking full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, and even per diem positions.

Curious about whom you’d be caring for in this area? The city has a median age of 36, and people ages 65 and older make up 17% of the city. Around 58% of residents are single and 42% are married; 25% of married couples have children, and 28% of people have children but aren’t married.

One way you can stand out to potential employers is to make sure cultural competency is part of your skill set before you apply to nurse jobs — Rockford has a diverse population: 21% of residents are Black, 18% are of Hispanic ethnicity, and 3% are Asian.

Working in Rockford, IL

Because Rockford is near three major U.S. cities — Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison, WI — quality healthcare providers are also in close proximity. This includes local institutions like OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center (a Level I trauma center) and Mercyhealth, the region’s largest and oldest health care system, which comprises: 

  • Rockford Memorial Hospital
  • Rockford Health Physicians (nine locations)
  • Van Matre HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital
  • Visiting Nurses Association
  • Rockford Memorial Development Foundation

Healthcare is among the city’s main industries, which creates a big demand for nursing jobs in Rockford. But these hospitals and medical centers are not the only facilities with nurse jobs. Rockfordhas a number of community clinics and nursing homes that rely on healthcare professionals such as yourself.

So, how long would it take you to get to your job if you lived here? On average, residents’ commute time is about 21 minutes. Around 80% of the workforce commutes via car and 11% carpools. There’s the option to take mass transit to get you all around the city, but only 2% of residents do so to get them to and from their jobs.

Need someone to watch your kids while you’re working? Rockford public schools offer a variety of child care programs including before and after care and summer camps. If you’re a pet parent and are busy working a double, you have your choice of local pet sitters who can come walk your dog and feed your cat.

Living in Rockford, IL

Known in pop culture as the home of the Rockford Peaches women’s baseball team and rock n roll icons Cheap Trick, Rockford may not get the same level of attention that Chicago or Springfield gets, but this city more than holds its own in terms of things to do.

For starters, the Riverfront Museum Campus comprises three awesome museums: the Burpee Museum of Natural History, the Discovery Center Museum, and the Rockford Art Museum. If you want to get closer to nature, the Anderson Japanese Gardens is celebrated as one of the most impressive in North America. Not to be outdone, the Nicholas Conservatory and Gardens is the third largest of its kind in the state.

Find out why Rockford is known as the Forest City with a trip to the Forest Preserves of Winnebago County, which features more than 10,000 acres of green space, lakes, and recreational areas for you to enjoy.

The restaurant scene in Rockford boasts everything from old-school Italian to comfort food and beyond. In the warmer months, hit up the Rockford City Market for local produce, flowers, coffee and more.

If you want to get out of town for a bit, the Chicago Rockford International Airport is four miles from the center of town, and you also have O’Hare International Airport just 75 miles away. In terms of day trips, Rockford’s location puts you under two hours away from all that Chicago, Milwaukee, and Madison, WI, have to offer.

The year-round weather in Rockford is typical for this part of the country: humid, wet, and warm in the summer and quite cold and snowy in the winter. During the year, the temperature ranges from around 15 degrees to 84 degrees.

One standout feature of Rockford is that it has a lower cost of living by around 12%. Home prices are 36% below the national average, and monthly rents are 18% lower. Your dollar goes further here.

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