At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Hiring Event for Registered Nurses at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 / 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Our teams are dedicated to providing compassionate, world-class care to the communities and patients we serve. Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is expanding and is looking for dedicated professionals to join our growing team. If you’re passionate about caring for others and want to work with a leading healthcare organization, join us to learn about our nursing openings.

Available positions for registered nurses

We have opportunities for both new graduates and experienced professionals in various departments, including:

• ICU/Critical Care
• Emergency Department
• Inpatient Nursing
• Surgical Services
• Interventional Services

We plan to open two more inpatient pavilions in spring 2026. Our expansion will offer exciting opportunities.

Full- and part-time positions are available on all shifts. Talk to our recruiter about casual status opportunities.

Benefits

Northwestern Medicine offers competitive benefits, including:

• Annual tuition reimbursement for full and part-time employees
• Student loan repayment assistance for full and part-time employees
• An annual professional development reimbursement fund
• Nursing certification bonus for eligible certifications
• An annual well-being fund for full and part-time employees
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Annual employee salary increase and incentive bonus
• Paid time off and holiday pay

The Registered Nurse embodies the attributes of the Relationship Based Care model and performs to PPM core functions. Under the direction of the department leadership, consistently reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the State of Illinois Nurse Practice Act, the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role.

• Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse or license-pending

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association

Preferred:

• National Certification in area of specialty

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to collaborate with others

• Strong analytic abilities

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.