Who are Advocate Aurora Health?
The 3rd largest nonprofit health system in the US, with ~162,000 teammates, 42,000 nurses, 35,000+ aligned physicians, and 69 hospitals across 1,000+ sites of care. In the Midwest, the system operates as Advocate Health Care (Illinois) and Aurora Health Care (Wisconsin), serving nearly 6 million patients annually.
Mission
From discovery to everyday moments, we're redefining care – for you, for us, for all.
Industry Position
Multiple hospitals recognized in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 "Best Hospitals" rankings across 15 adult specialties — only one-third of 4,400+ evaluated hospitals received recognition. Named Modern Healthcare Best Places to Work in Healthcare. Delivers $6.05B+ in annual community benefit.
Locations
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC; Midwest hub across Illinois and Wisconsin; additional facilities in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Why Work for Advocate Aurora Health
- Scale & clinical access: 69 hospitals and 1,000+ care sites — exposure to rare cases, advanced technologies, and specialist teams not available at smaller systems.
- Nursing excellence: 13 Magnet designations (19 facilities) and 7 Pathway to Excellence designations (10 facilities) — among the highest concentrations of Magnet-recognized hospitals nationally.
- Career mobility: 20+ career areas — nursing, advanced practice, behavioral health, research, imaging, pharmacy, and IT — with structured internal progression pathways.
- Mission & community: For ALL culture with a dedicated SVP & Chief Access and Opportunity Officer, HBCU partnerships, and $6.05B+ in annual community benefit.
Unique Benefits at Advocate Aurora Health
Standout Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and behavioral health coverage effective from your start date — no waiting period
- Adoption assistance and surrogacy assistance
- Parental and maternity leave
- Pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection
Unique Development
- Tuition reimbursement with personalized educational coaching
- Leadership development and clinical development programs
- Mentorship pairing teammates with experienced practitioners
- Administrative Fellowship program for emerging healthcare leaders
For a complete list of benefits and compensation details, refer to specific job descriptions.
Workplace Culture at Advocate Aurora Health
The For ALL mission is backed by a dedicated SVP & Chief Access and Opportunity Officer, intentional HBCU partnerships, and formal structures ensuring bedside clinicians shape care delivery decisions.
Employee Voices
- "Our patients know they can count on us no matter what." – Medical Assistant [From Official Career Site]
- "There's nothing but opportunities and open doors for me here." – RN [From Official Career Site]
- "Bedside caregivers have a voice. A loud one." – RN [From Official Career Site]
What's Different
- 13 Magnet designations across 19 facilities — nurses practice at the highest recognised standard of professional excellence
- Carbon neutrality target by 2030, net zero by 2035 — environmental health embedded in organisational mission
- Veterans and Active Military hiring programme with dedicated recruitment support
Sources Used
This profile was generated from the following sources:
- About Advocate Aurora Health
- Benefits
- Culture & Access and Opportunity
- Magnet Designation
- Employee testimonials from Official Career Site