Mark Rara

Registered Nurse · Swedish Hospital

Nurse Forest Park, IL

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
6 years
since Dec 2020
Gender
Male

Experience

Registered NurseCurrent
Swedish Hospital
Since Dec 2020 · 6 years · Forest Park, IL

Education

Chamberlain University
Bachelor's degree
University of Illinois at Chicago
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Skills

Cpr Certified Aed Medical Records Fitness Payroll Exercise Prescription Strength And Conditioning Exercise Physiology Kinesiology Operant Conditioning Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

About Swedish Hospital

Industry
Hospitals & Physicians Clinics
Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Office Location
5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

Professional Overview

Mark Rara is a Registered Nurse, currently affiliated with Swedish Hospital, based in Forest Park, IL. As a nurse, Rara contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Forest Park, IL. They have been with Swedish Hospital for 6 years. Rara holds academic credentials, including Bachelor's degree and Bachelor of Science (B.S.), from Chamberlain University and University of Illinois at Chicago. Core competencies include Cpr Certified, Aed, Medical Records, Fitness, Payroll. Swedish Hospital operates in the Hospitals & Physicians Clinics sector with a workforce of 1000 to 4999 employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit nurse professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to nurse specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Forest Park, IL healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 649,763 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Nurse specialty. Mark Rara is one of them.
  • 18,103 Nurses are based in IL (out of 48,672 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 175 contacts at Swedish Hospital are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Nurse compensation in IL: $110,000 – $165,000 (median $128,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Nurses in IL: Advocate Health Care (584), Rush University Medical Center (435), Osf Healthcare (331).
  • 5% of Nurses in IL hold a senior title (Director, Manager, Chief, VP, etc.).
  • 72% of Nurses in IL have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mark Rara located?

Mark Rara is based in Forest Park, IL. They are currently affiliated with Swedish Hospital.

What is Mark Rara's specialty?

Mark Rara specializes in Nurse. Their current role is Registered Nurse.

Where does Mark Rara currently work?

Mark Rara currently works at Swedish Hospital. They have been there for 6 years.

What is Mark Rara's educational background?

Mark Rara attended Chamberlain University and University of Illinois at Chicago.

How do I contact Mark Rara for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a Nurse in IL?

Nurses in IL typically earn $110,000 to $165,000 annually, with a median of $128,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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