Starting RN wage in Chicago, IL

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Hello, everyone I actually graduate next week from nursing school and will be taking my NCLEX in June. I will be moving to Chicago with my family this summer, just need some insight into the starting wage as a RN there. Any help would be much appreciated thank you!

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

moved to the IL state forum

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Specializes in Urgent Care NP, Emergency Nursing, Camp Nursing.

When I started 2 years ago in the ED (which is critical care), my base rate was $26/hr. That's before shift differentials, though - if you work Second or Third shift then you'll be paid extra for it.

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$27'ish

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Thank you so much!

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Thank you for your help

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When I started 2 years ago in the ED (which is critical care), my base rate was $26/hr. That's before shift differentials, though - if you work Second or Third shift then you'll be paid extra for it.

Hi, how about in Nursing Home setting, is it still 27 per hour rate for a newbie nurse ?

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Nursing home setting in our area. Typically would give you $28 as a new graduate.

Getting a raise would take years and would be hard so I hope they give you $28. (RN)

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Specializes in Public Health.

The new graduates I worked with at a Chicago children's hospital started at $27/hr back in December.

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