[lookin4ER]

Hi all,
I am strongly considering moving to chicago when i graduate this may. Unfortunately I can't find any info on whether any hospitals up there are still offering sign on bonuses. Down here (southern IL, and St. Louis) they are still about 5,000 a year. Are these a thing of the past in chicago??
Also, does anyone have any info on new grad starting pay in chicago area?
Thanks

[amj12]

Most hospitals offer sign on bonuses as a way to lure nurses to their hospital. A lot of the bigger hospitals in Chicago do not need that as their name and reputation speak for themselves and the nurses tend to stay at their hospitals. I accepted a position in chicago at a big name hospital and there was no sign on bonus.

[carebearRN08]

You can also inquire in the Illinois forum, you may get more responses there Good luck

[locolorenzo22]

yeah, I have yet to see much in the way of bonuses around here (I live 1 hr south of chicago...) the major hospitals are competitive with lots of applicants...so go figure..