Dekalb Area Retirement Center

Registered Nurse (RN)

DEKALB, IL, USAPosted Jul 13, 2026

Description

 Tired of hospital chaos or corporate SNF pressure?

Come practice nursing the way it was meant to be practiced - with safe staffing, supportive leadership, and the autonomy to use your clinical judgment.


Oak Crest is a locally rooted nonprofit senior living community in DeKalb - not a corporate chain.


Compensation & Schedule

  • Base Pay: $35.00-$42.76 (based on experience)
  • Shift Differential: $1.50/hr for evening and $3.00/hr for nights
  • up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus (FT or PT) 
  • Full-time and PRN positions available
  • 8 hour or 12 hour shifts
  • Predictable scheduling

Why Nurses Choose Oak Crest

  • Safe, quality-centered staffing
  • Strong CNA support
  • Consistent leadership presence
  • Stable census - no surprises
  • Respect for your clinical judgment
  • Mission-driven nonprofit culture

We focus on residents - not corporate metrics.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead and support CNAs
  • Deliver high-quality skilled nursing care
  • Partner with families and providers
  • Practice with autonomy and clinical integrity
  • Build long-term relationships with residents

Qualifications

  • Current Illinois RN license
  • Graduate of accredited nursing program (we love new grads!)
  • Long-term care experience preferred (not required)
  • Ability to work every other weekend/holiday

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD
  • 403b with employer match
  • Paid Time Off
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Referral Bonus Program

Ready to Practice Nursing Differently?

If you're looking for stability, autonomy, and a workplace that values your judgment, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today.

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