Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center is a 725-bed hospital in Oak Lawn, IL — Magnet · Teaching.
Against the national average, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN runs utilities 16% below, housing 12% above and groceries and goods 7% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4% above |
| Housing | 12% above |
| Utilities | 16% below |
| Groceries and goods | 7% above |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Oak Lawn is $1,630 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,440.
Illinois taxes wage income.
Other Illinois hospitals with 300 or more beds, by open assignments.
| Facility | City | Open | Median advertised weekly | Beds | 2BR fair market rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Francis Medical Center | Peoria | 74 | $2,349 | 642 | $1,000 |
| Carle Foundation Hospital | Urbana | 64 | $2,326 | 469 | $1,030 |
| St Johns Hospital | Springfield | 53 | $2,563 | 442 | $1,140 |
| Blessing Hospital | Quincy | 21 | $2,311 | 309 | $950 |
| Memorial Medical Center | Springfield | 15 | $2,463 | 407 | $1,140 |
1 travel nurse review, 3.8★ overall.
| Category | Rating out of 5 |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3.8 |
| Culture | 4.0 |
| Management | 4.0 |
| Safety | 4.0 |
| Workload | 3.0 |
Pros: I learned a ton here. It is a very busy Level 1 trauma and teaching hospital, so you see everything. I worked in the surgical heart unit and the amount of training I got really set my career up well. …
Cons: The hospital is extremely busy, so you need to be ready to work. Some people can be a little clicky when you first arrive. Parking is far and you walk a lot to get inside. Traffic on 95th Street can b…