Primary Charge RN Neuro Med/Surg Acute
- $15,000 sign-on bonus (1-year commitment)
- Weekend differential $3.25/hr
- Relocation assistance
- Self-scheduling
- BLS
- ACLS
- PALS
How this pay compares
This posting states $37.05–$54.54 an hour. Open charge nurse jobs in Illinois post a median of $45.80 an hour, the middle half $45.80–$47.93, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Charge nurses employed in Illinois earn a median of $46.15 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
OSF HOMECARE in Peoria reported 38 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 1,464,646 hours worked: 5.2 per 100 full-time workers, against 2.8 per 100 full-time workers at home nursing services (except private practices)nationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 5.0 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What Illinois law requires of the employer
- Nurse staffing committee or plan: Illinois hospitals must run a nursing care committee and follow a written unit-by-unit staffing plan with minimum nurse-to-patient needs. 210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(1) (source: 210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(1))
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About the job
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Pay range for this position is $37.05 - $54.54/hour . Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position.
SIGN-ON BONUS ELIGIBLE!
- $15,000 with a 1 year work commitment (new graduates and external candidates)
OR
- $30,000 with a 2 year work commitment (new graduates and external candidates)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.
STACKABLE PAY INCENTIVES
- Weekend Differential: +$3.25/hour
LIMITED WEEKEND REQUIREMENTS:
*Self-scheduled per 6 week plotter
- 0-4 years of RN Experience = 4 Weekend Shifts
- 4-10 years of RN Experience = 3 Weekend Shifts
- 10-15 years of RN Experience = 2 Weekend Shifts
- 15+ years of RN Experience = No weekend Shifts
COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE:
BCBS Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k with 5% match, and more.
Overview
POSITION SUMMARY
The Primary Charge Nurse-Inpatient/ED assists in overseeing and directing work of nursing personnel engaging in providing patient/nursing care services on assigned shifts, according to departmental policies and nursing care standards. Demonstrates accountability for ensuring safe, high quality patient care, enhances the patient /family experience, and provides effective leadership contributing to the delivery of the organization's objectives. Determines work priorities, prepares daily work assignments, and serves as a resource person for unit personnel in resolving operational and patient care problems. The RN Hospital Inpatient/ED operates in units that provide 24/7 care in the hospital.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Associates in Nursing Bachelor's Degree in Nursing must be obtained within 3 years of date of hire into role.
- Licenses/Certifications: RN-Registered Nurse BLS and ACLS, PALS, or other certification as required by unit.
- Other skills/knowledge: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Education: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
- Experience: 2 years of experience on the unit or similar unit.
- License/Certifications: Certification in area of specialty.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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About OSF HealthCare
OSF HealthCare is a Catholic health system founded by The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois, with almost 27,000 (source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare) employees, 16 (source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare) hospitals and 174 (source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare) locations in Illinois and Michigan. Source: OSF HealthCare, About OSF HealthCare
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