La Rabida Children’s Hospital provides specialized, family-centered health care to children with medically complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illness. Through expertise, compassion, and advocacy we help children and their families reach their fullest potential, regardless of their ability to pay.

Our not-for-profit hospital, licensed for 49 beds, helps transition children from neonatal or pediatric intensive care to home, by providing medical, rehabilitative and developmental care, and by training families to continue treatments and manage the necessary equipment in the home. La Rabida also provides extensive rehabilitation for those recovering from wounds or burns and treatment for exacerbations of chronic conditions.

The hospital’s enhanced pediatric patient-centered medical home provides primary care to children with complex medical conditions and their siblings. Children with medical homes elsewhere come to La Rabida for specialty services. La Rabida offers a wide range of specialty services provided to children with sickle cell disease, diabetes, and many others. Children are supported in their emotional and developmental growth, particularly in cases where such growth has been interrupted by accident or disease.

Finally, La Rabida provides forensic and treatment services for children exposed to abuse and neglect, comprehensive assessments for youth in care, early intervention for children between 0 and 3 years of age. Care coordination services for medically complex children are also provided for those who are covered by a health plan and receive care from providers in Cook County

Hiring Event: Nurses (Inpatient and Outpatient), CNAs, Respiratory Therapists, Environmental Services (EVS)| Same-Day Offers

Join us at La Rabida Children’s Hospital for an exciting Mass Interview Event where you can interview and potentially receive a same-day offer!

Event Details

Date: July 23, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Location: La Rabida Children’s Hospital

We’re Hiring:

• Registered Nurses (RNs) – Inpatient and Outpatient
• Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
• Respiratory Therapists (RTs)
• Environmental Services Specialists (EVS)

New grads are welcome!
Preferred: ~4 years of experience

What to Expect:

• On-site interviews with leaders
• Two-step interview process
• Same-day hiring decisions for qualified candidates
• Opportunity to learn more about careers at La Rabida

How It Works:

1. Check in upon arrival (walk-ins welcome!)
2. First-round interview with our team
3. Second-round interview with leadership
4. Qualified candidates may receive an offer on the spot

What to Bring:

• Updated resume
• Professional references (optional but encouraged)

Why La Rabida?

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, you’ll join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the lives of children with complex conditions. We offer a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, and meaningful work that makes a difference every day.

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FOR REGISTERED NURSES: 

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
• Pediatric, PICU & NICU experience preferred
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Growth and Development, Family Centered Philosophy
• CPR required.  Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted

FOR CNAs 

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalency (GED)
• Related Work Experience: Related childcare experience preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Nursing Assistant Illinois Certificate required. 
• Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Ability to work with children and families.
• CPR required. Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.

FOR RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS 

• Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved program of Respiratory Care education
• Familiarity with the concepts and performance of invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation management, inhaled medication administration, airway clearance administration, blood gas analysis, noninvasive monitoring, tracheostomy tube and tie exchange, etc. in a pediatric setting
• CRT required; RRT preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification preferred, but must obtain prior or within 6 months of employment
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Preferred
• Illinois Department of Professional and Financial Regulation (IDPFR) Respiratory Care Practitioner (RCP) required
• Pediatrics experience required
• Good verbal communication skills
• CPR required; Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association will be accepted

FOR EVS: 

• High school diploma or G.E.D preferred
• Prefer two to three years experience in health care environmental service / linen work    
• Required to read, write, and speak English    

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.   

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.