Registered Nurses – Greater Chicago Area, Illinois

Job ID:	#4892
Title:	Registered Nurses – Greater Chicago Area, Illinois
Location:	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Postition:	RN: Registered Nurse
Job type:	Direct-hire
Experience required:	1 year

Specialties: Med Surg, ICU, ER, Telemetry, OR, and more
Contract Type: Direct Hire – Full-Time
Location: Greater Chicago Area, Illinois

About the Opportunity

IntelliStaff Medical is recruiting Canadian and Mexican Registered Nurses for full-time, direct-hire positions across several highly respected hospitals in the Greater Chicago Area. These facilities are part of one of the largest and most established health systems in the United States, known for excellent nurse support, advanced technology, and top-quality patient care.

We’re looking for experienced RNs ready to take their U.S. nursing career to the next level—while enjoying everything Illinois has to offer.

What You’ll Love About These Hospitals

• Mentorship and cross-training in new specialties

• Ability to switch units after 6 months if desired

• A comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities to transfer between hospitals in a large national health system

• Optional green card sponsorship for those looking to make the U.S. home long-term

Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be a Canadian or Mexican citizen (eligible for a TN Visa)

• Have passed the NCLEX-RN

• Hold or be willing to obtain an Illinois RN license

• Have a VisaScreen or Visa4Nurses certificate (or be in process)

• Be proficient in English

• Have at least one year of recent acute-care hospital experience

• Be willing to relocate to the Greater Chicago Area for at least one year

About the Facilities

The hospitals across the Greater Chicago area offer a wide range of advanced clinical services and are part of one of the largest healthcare systems in the United States. These facilities include full-service acute-care hospitals, specialty centres, and a long-term acute care facility. Collectively, they feature Level II trauma programs, comprehensive stroke centres, and accredited cardiac and surgical units. Many locations also offer pediatric emergency services, oncology programs, joint replacement centres, and primary stroke certifications.

Nurses can expect a supportive environment that values mentorship, training, and professional growth. Opportunities include cross-training into new specialties, unit transfers after six months, and the ability to move within a large network of hospitals across the U.S. The facilities are accredited by organizations such as The Joint Commission and have consistently received strong patient safety and quality ratings from independent reviewers.

These hospitals balance the best of both worlds—modern, high-acuity medicine in urban centres paired with community-focused care in nearby suburban settings—making them an ideal place for international nurses looking to advance their careers while enjoying everything the Chicago area has to offer.

Top 5 Reasons to Live and Work in the Greater Chicago Area

1. Culture and Entertainment Everywhere
From world-class museums and jazz clubs to comedy shows and professional sports, Chicago never sleeps. You can catch a Broadway musical, a Cubs game, or a sunset over Lake Michigan—all in the same week.

2. Affordable Big-City Living
Compared to cities like New York or San Francisco, Chicago’s cost of living is refreshingly reasonable. You can actually enjoy lake views and good coffee without selling a kidney for rent.

3. International Travel Made Easy
O’Hare International Airport is one of the busiest in the world—perfect for quick flights home to Canada or Mexico, or weekend getaways anywhere in the U.S.

4. City Energy, Suburban Comfort
Prefer peace and quiet after your shift? The surrounding suburbs offer affordable housing, good schools, and safe, family-friendly communities—all within an easy commute to downtown Chicago.

5. Shopping, Food, and Festivals Galore
Chicago is a foodie paradise. Deep-dish pizza, authentic Mexican tacos, Michelin-star dining, or global street food—it’s all here. Plus, you’ll find year-round festivals, markets, and shopping for every taste and budget.

 

About IntelliStaff Medical:

At IntelliStaff Medical, we don’t just place registered nurses, we help dedicated healthcare professionals achieve their dreams and goals by connecting them to meaningful work in exciting places.
We do that by never losing sight of what’s important – people. Our team is passionate about providing our registered nurses and our client facilities with an exceptional, white-glove experience. We have national and global reach with robust service delivery, and we provide the one-to-one attention you’d expect from a boutique firm.

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