Nursing Careers
Join us in our purpose of redefining care for all.
With skill, heart and a wide range of perspectives, Advocate Health nursing professionals raise the standard for nursing practice.
Whether your calling is at the bedside, in a clinic, a surgery center or in a patient’s home across our six state footprint, we’re working together every day towards our purpose of redefining care for all.
42k
nurses across Advocate Health
3rd
largest nonprofit health care system in the U.S.
167K
teammates across our six-state footprint
39M
patient encounters
19
Magnet® designated facilities
Find Your Path in Nursing
Wherever you are in your nursing journey—just starting out or bringing years of experience—we invite you to discover how you can advance your nursing career at Advocate Health.
Developing solutions for nurses, by nurses
We’re reducing harm and improving safety through nurse led innovation, including the development of a real-time dashboard embedded in the medical record. Advocate Health was the first to deploy this dashboard in the U.S., and it was showcased at a national Epic meeting as a best practice.
Supporting you so you can support others.
At Advocate Health, nurses are trusted partners in shaping how, when, and where care is delivered. We empower you to practice with confidence by surrounding you with strong peer networks, supportive leaders, and a culture that values your voice.
You’ll have access to the resources, flexibility, and collaborative environment you need to bring your best to every shift. Plus, we offer a slate of industry-leading benefits to all teammates.
Here, your expertise is honored, your ideas are heard, and your well‑being is a priority because you play a vital role in moving our mission forward.
Innovation in action
Nurses are leading the way in tech that saves time and strengthens bedside connection. From smartphones for bedside charting to piloting ambient listening tools, our nurses are leading the innovation that’s redefining care for all.
Growing through opportunity
From our newest nurses to our most seasoned leaders, Advocate Health offers personalized, purpose-driven professional development. Whether it’s bedside skill-building, mentorship or academic advancement, we’re investing in the growth of every nurse. Because when nurses thrive, so do patients.
Supporting your education
Eligible teammates can receive up to $5,250 annually in education assistance. Support may be used towards upfront tuition costs, exams, books, or other course-related fees. Employees in some eligible positions are also able to the benefit to their existing student loan debt.
Staying power built from our culture of belonging
Retention starts with belonging. Our nurses choose to stay at Advocate Health because they feel supported, respected, and empowered to make an impact here. Across our enterprise, nursing turnover and vacancy rates remain well below national averages, reflecting a culture where nurses feel connected to their teams and proud of the care they deliver every day.
In 2025, our enterprise exceeded national nursing excellence benchmarks in all seven nurse satisfaction categories according to our annual employee survey clear proof of the strength, stability, and staying power of our teams.
Recognized Excellence. Real Career Growth.
Advocate Health nurses are nationally recognized for excellence, with Magnet and Pathway to Excellence designations that reflect the strength of our practice environments. Through programs like ADVANCE, we support and reward continuous growth—helping RNs expand their impact and advance their careers with purpose.
Advocate Health: The Power of Nursing
From peer-driven awards to national honors, Advocate Health nurses are celebrated for the difference they make. In 2025, our nurses received:
- 13 Magnet designations recognizing 19 facilities
- 7 Pathway to Excellence designations recognizing 10 facilities
- 4 Pathway sites named national best practice exemplars
- 2,000+ Nursing Excellence Award nominations
- 20,000+ DAISY nominations
ADVANCE: Advocate Health’s RN Clinical Advancement Program
Level up your career your way through ADVANCE, Advocate Health’s clinical advancement program for RNs. Through the program, we reward and recognize clinical nurse achievements in certification, degree advancement, evidence based practice, professional governance, excellence in nursing practice and more.
ADVANCE offers our nurses:
- Bonus incentives
- More eligibility levels
- More activity options
- Rolling application cycle
- Inclusive of direct care RNs across the care continuum
- Streamlined application and electronic portfolio submission