{"id":3539,"date":"2022-12-29T18:00:01","date_gmt":"2022-12-29T18:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.nursefly.com\/?p=3539"},"modified":"2023-12-29T06:25:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-29T06:25:27","slug":"illinois-location-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-guides\/illinois-location-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Illinois: Healthcare Employment Location Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as the Prairie State or the Land of Lincoln, Illinois has four distinct seasons and a landscape marked by farmland, rolling hills, wetlands, forests and waterways, including Lake Michigan in the north and Shawnee National Forest in the south. With everything from big bustling cities to charming small towns, this Midwestern state boasts a broad economic base and a wide array of attractions and fun things to do and see, including 309 state parks and recreational sites, numerous museums and cultural institutions, botanic gardens, theme parks, snow and water skiing, hiking and biking, shopping venues and a piece of the historic Route 66. Illinois is also a foodie\u2019s paradise with cuisine from around the world and the self-proclaimed best hot dogs and deep-dish pizza in the nation. These are just a few things that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/illinois\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">registered nurses in Illinois<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> love about this great state.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Top Hospitals in Illinois<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5913\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/11\/NorthShore-University-Health-Resized-scaled-e1703828877358.jpg\" alt=\"NorthShore University Health\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois is home to several large healthcare systems, providing numerous employers with tons of career opportunities. From urban areas to smaller communities, you\u2019ll find various nursing, advanced practice and allied health job openings statewide. Our list of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/career-resources\/healthcare-employers-in-chicago\/\"><b>10 Great Healthcare Employers in Chicago<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is a good reference for the Windy City, but you can research medical facilities anywhere in Illinois via our list of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/\"><b>employer reviews<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These are just a few top facilities you\u2019ll find throughout the state.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/northwestern-memorial-hospital-chicago-il\/\"><b>Northwestern Memorial Hospital<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Located in the heart of Downtown Chicago, Northwestern Memorial was\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ranked No. 1 in Chicago and Illinois<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and No. 9 in the nation in 2022-2023. It was also nationally ranked in 10 adult specialties. Northwestern Memorial is the teaching hospital for Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago and the flagship facility for Northwestern Medicine. It\u2019s been Magnet-recognized since 2006.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssmhealth.com\/locations\/good-samaritan-hospital-mt-vernon\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Located in Mount Vernon, Good Samaritan is a 134-bed general medical and surgical teaching facility with a med-surg ICU and 24-hour on-site emergency department. It was\u00a0rated high performing\u00a0in treating COPD and kidney failure in 2002-2023 and previously recognized with a Citation of Merit Award for Outstanding Patient Care by Premier Inc. Good Samaritan received a\u00a0Guardian of Excellence Award\u00a0for Physician Engagement, and Healthgrades\u00a0honored it\u00a0with Outstanding Patient Experience Awards in 2018 and 2020 and a Critical Care Excellence Award in 2021.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/facilities\/northshore-university-health-system\/\"><b>NorthShore University Health System (Metro Chicago)<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in Evanston,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NorthShore University Health System<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Metro Chicago) is part of the greater NorthShore network, which also includes NorthShore Evanston Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital, Skokie Hospital and Highland Park Hospital. The NorthShore Metro Chicago hospital is regionally ranked No. 4 in Chicago and Illinois and nationally ranked in orthopedics and diabetes &amp; endocrinology in 2022-2023. It also received high-performing ratings in five adult specialties and 16 procedures or conditions.\u00a0NorthShore has been Magnet-recognized since 2010.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssmhealth.com\/locations\/st-marys-hospital-centralia\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>SSM Health St. Mary\u2019s Hospital-Centralia<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Located in Centralia, St. Mary\u2019s is a 125-bed general medical and surgical teaching facility that\u2019s been serving the community for over 100 years. It includes a med-surg ICU and 24-hour emergency department and specializes in a wide array of care, such as maternity, cancer, behavioral health and weight management, among others. St. Mary\u2019s rated high performing\u00a0in treatment for COPD in 2022-2023, and Healthgrades\u00a0honored it with Outstanding Patient Experience Awards in 2018 and 2019 and a Pulmonary Care Excellence Award in 2021.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Average Nurse and Allied Health Pay Rates in\u00a0Illinois<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian had 1,000s of\u00a0staff and travel jobs for registered nurses (RNs) and\u00a0allied health\u00a0professionals at hospitals and other healthcare facilities throughout Illinois\u00a0in late December 2022. The following table shows the average and max pay rates for nurses and allied health workers during this period.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Discipline<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Average Pay Rate<\/b><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>Max Pay Rate<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/illinois\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Staff Registered Nurse<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$46\/hour<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$67\/hour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/travel\/illinois\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Travel Registered Nurse<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,786\/week<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$6,392\/week<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/illinois\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Staff Allied Health Professional<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$36\/hour<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$41\/hour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/travel\/illinois\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 600;\">Travel Allied Health Professional<\/span><\/a><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2,573\/week<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$4,564\/week<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top recruited nursing specialties included med-surg, home health, ICU, OR, ED, clinical, telemetry, intermediate care, stepdown, PICU, NICU and nurse case management. In-demand allied health professionals included pharmacy technicians, medical assistants, phlebotomists, radiology technologists, behavioral health techs, sterile processing technicians, respiratory therapists, medical lab techs, surgical techs, cath lab techs and ultrasound techs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Cost of Living in Illinois<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The overall cost of living in Illinois is considered moderately inexpensive. Its <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/meric.mo.gov\/data\/cost-living-data-series\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cost of living index<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was 91.9 in 2022, lower than the national average by about 8%, ranking it the 16th most affordable state nationwide. Illinois residents enjoy lower groceries, utilities and healthcare costs, but the biggest savings is its significantly lower housing costs. Housing was nearly 20% less than the national average in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Top Locations to Live in Illinois<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most of Illinois\u2019 population lives in the north, primarily in Chicago and its suburbs, known as the Chicago metro or Chicagoland. Despite this vast urban area, about\u00a075% of the state\u00a0is farmland. Central Illinois includes numerous small cities and towns with a large agricultural presence. Illinois is the leading producer of corn, soybeans and swine (aka oinkers). Southern Illinois features warmer winter weather than the rest of the state, appealing to those who prefer milder climates. Housing in Illinois typically reflects a\u00a066% owner-occupied to 34% renter-occupied ratio.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a style=\"color: #006400;\"><b>Chicago<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6153\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Chicago8-Resized-scaled-e1703829460477.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago, Illinois\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home to over\u00a02.7 million residents, Chicago is the largest city in Illinois and the third largest city nationwide. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/chicago-il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Registered nurses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/chicago-il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allied health workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> seeking an action-packed, cosmopolitan atmosphere will find it all here. The Windy City has something for everyone, including shopping along the Magnificent Mile, a thriving arts scene, Lollapalooza, iconic skyscrapers and architecture, world-class museums and 15 miles of Lake Michigan beaches. It also boasts a diverse and active nightlife and ranked No. 3 on the Best Foodie Cities list, with more than 7,300 restaurants, and No. 7 on the Best Nightlife Cities list in 2022.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chicago has spectacular parks ideal for getting outdoors, including\u00a0Grant Park\u00a0and Buckingham Fountain and\u00a0Millennium Park\u00a0and Cloud Gate. Sports lovers can cheer for eight major league teams in Chicago, including the Bears, Bulls, White Sox, Cubs, Sky and Blackhawks.\u00a0Chicago\u2019s distinct neighborhoods define the city, each boasting unique personalities and cultures. Healthcare workers have no trouble finding popular housing options throughout the city.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a style=\"color: #006400;\"><b>Mount Vernon<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6152\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Mount-Vernon-Illinois-Resized-scaled-e1703829491742.jpg\" alt=\"Mount Vernon, Illinois\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dubbed the Festival Arts City, Mount Vernon is a mid-sized municipality in the southern part of the state. Many residents of Mount Vernon work in office\/administrative support roles, but healthcare services and social services have the second-highest employment. Leading local attractions include the\u00a0Cedarhurst Center for the Arts\u00a0and the\u00a0Hall of Honor and Military Museum. Outdoorsy\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/mount-vernon-il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Vernon\u00a0nurses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/mount-vernon-il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allied health professionals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enjoy the\u00a0Rend Lake Recreation Area\u00a0and\u00a0Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mount Vernon boasts seven distinct neighborhoods with housing costs a whopping 80% lower than the national average.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a style=\"color: #006400;\"><b>Centralia<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Centralia-Tower-Resized-scaled-e1703829392217.jpg\" alt=\"Centralia Tower in Centralia, IL\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in south-central Illinois, Centralia is a charming, relatively small city that\u2019s hospitable and family-friendly. Residents take pride in their community, celebrating at several annual festivals and events, including Centralia\u2019s Balloon Fest. It touts numerous memorials honoring U.S. servicemen and fallen coal miners and murals depicting the town\u2019s rich heritage. Notable attractions include the 160-foot-tall Centralia Carillon in Bell Tower Park and the Centralia Historical Society Museum in the historic Kohl &amp; Meyer Building downtown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/nursing\/centralia-il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centralia nurses<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/allied-health\/centralia-il\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allied health workers<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> enjoy shorter commutes and housing costs nearly\u00a077% lower\u00a0than the national average. They can choose from four distinct neighborhoods\u00a0where a lower crime rate and excellent schools\u00a0especially appeal to healthcare professionals raising a family.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Popular Illinois Attractions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois is famous for the\u00a0Chicago River, the only river in the world that flows backward, and the\u00a0Sears\/Willis Tower, the tallest building in North America. It\u2019s home to the world\u2019s\u00a0first McDonald\u2019s\u00a0restaurant and the starting place for the\u00a0Dairy Queen\u00a0franchise. Illinois was also the birthplace of President Ronald Reagan and\u00a0home to Presidents\u00a0Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant and Barack Obama, with plenty of historical sites tied to each of these great leaders. Other notable Illinois attractions include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7784\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Navy-Pier-Resized-scaled-e1703829815223.jpg\" alt=\"Chicago Navy Pier Ferris Wheel\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Navy Pier: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This iconic landmark in Chicago located on the shores of Lake Michigan has been in operation since 1916. Highlights include the Chicago Children\u2019s Museum, Crystal Gardens, Chicago Shakespeare Theater and the nearly 200-foot-tall Centennial Ferris Wheel. The area also boasts numerous restaurants, shopping venues, boat rides, live shows, miniature golf, outdoor amusement rides, semi-weekly fireworks shows and an IMAX theater. There\u2019s no admission fee to enter Navy Pier, but individual attractions may charge admission or require tickets to ride. Hours of operation for some attractions are seasonal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-7785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Anderson-Japanese-Gardens-Rockford-IL-Resized-scaled-e1703830485139.jpg\" alt=\"Anderson Japanese Gardens, Rockford, IL\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><br \/>\n<small><em><b>Photo Credit:<\/b> Ronincmc, <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/4.0\" rel=\"noopener\">CC BY-SA 4.0<\/a>, via Wikimedia Commons<\/em><\/small><\/p>\n<p><b>Anderson Japanese Gardens:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Located in Rockford, Anderson Japanese Gardens offers 10 acres of cascading waterfalls, winding lanes, rock formations, streams, koi ponds, pagodas, traditional lanterns and an authentic Sukiya-style guest house. Guests can learn the basics of calligraphy, participate in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony and discover Japanese culture through many cultural programs. It\u2019s a wonderful retreat full of tranquility, open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6154\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Scuba-diving-Resized-scaled-e1703830602131.jpg\" alt=\"Mermet Springs scuba diving\" width=\"600\" height=\"314\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Mermet Springs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The full-service dive site at Mermet Springs in Belknap offers scuba training and fun attractions like a sunken 727 Boeing airplane, an underwater petting zoo and numerous underwater treasures to explore. It\u2019s one of the most popular dive facilities in the Midwest with 15-foot to 120-foot dives and submerged training platforms. Mermet Springs has extended hours in the spring and summer. Visitors can rent scuba gear or bring their own and rent campsites for an additional fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6373\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/02\/Buckingham-Fountain-Chicago-Resized-scaled-e1703830909455.jpg\" alt=\"Buckingham Fountain in Grant Park in Chicago, Illinois\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Grant Park<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: This 313-acre park in Chicago is home to some of the most popular attractions in Chicagoland, including its centerpiece, Buckingham Fountain. One of the world\u2019s largest fountains, it features a stunning water display every 20 minutes. Other attractions include The\u00a0Field Museum, the\u00a0Art Institute of Chicago and\u00a0Shedd Aquarium, a five-million-gallon aquarium home to 32,000 animals. Grant Park is open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. without an entry charge, but each attraction charges a fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Illinois Foodie Scene<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Deep-Dish-Pizza-Resized-scaled-e1672453652846.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois\u2019 diverse population translates to a foodie paradise beyond its amazing hot dogs and famous Chicago-style deep-dish pizza. The state\u2019s iconic cuisine is unique from other fare served around the nation, like the Horseshoe Sandwich. This renowned dish, found only in Illinois, dates back to 1920 when it included ham topped with French fries and doused with sharp white cheddar cheese sauce. Nowadays, most restaurants in Springfield serve their own version, many with a hamburger patty in place of the ham.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another food special to Illinois is corn dogs dipped in slightly sweet batter served at The Cozy Dog, where the owner claims to have served the first official corn dog on a stick at the Illinois State Fair in 1946. If you\u2019re looking for a tasty snack, Chicago-style popcorn combines the ultimate sweet and salty treat with a cheese popcorn and caramel popcorn combination you can\u2019t beat. After all, popcorn is the official snack food of Illinois.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For dessert, grab an Original Rainbow Cone, the ice cream scoop to beat all scoops, only it\u2019s sliced. Each delectable dessert comes with single slices of chocolate ice cream, vanilla ice cream with cherries and walnuts, strawberry ice cream, orange sherbert and pistachio ice cream heaped onto a cone or into a cup if you prefer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Getting Around the Prairie State<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6156\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/L-Train-in-Chicago-Resized-scaled-e1672453860748.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"315\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chicago Transit Authority has an extensive public transportation system that offers an easy way to get around the state\u2019s largest city. It includes the elevated train (aka L train), comprehensive bus system and Metra Rail, a regional commuter train system with several stops throughout Downtown Chicago and neighboring suburbs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Illinois\u2019 central location has made it a hub for air travel, with over 100 public and private airports and around 750 aviation facilities throughout the state. Chicago\u2019s O\u2019Hare International Airport consistently ranks among the top 10 nationwide for its annual air cargo. O\u2019Hare was the world\u2019s busiest airport from 1963 to 1998 by passenger counts, but today is the world\u2019s fourth-busiest airport.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for a new job in the Windy City or anywhere in the Prairie State, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vivian Health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experienced\u00a0recruiters\u00a0are ready to help applicants compare 1,000s of healthcare jobs with top employers in exciting Illinois cities. To help you with your search, check out our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/travel-nursing\/questions-to-ask-your-travel-nurse-recruiter\/\"><b>questions to ask recruiters<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tips before beginning your job hunt. Whether you\u2019re seeking a staff or travel position in nursing or allied health, we can match you with jobs meeting y at some of the most prestigious facilities throughout the state.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore everything Illinois has to offer, like top employers, great neighbors, ample attractions and fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":6157,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[118],"tags":[19,290,294,46,295,303,75,90],"class_list":["post-3539","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-travel-guides","tag-allied-health-professional","tag-discipline","tag-employment","tag-illinois","tag-location","tag-permanent","tag-rn","tag-travel"],"acf":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/12\/Illinois-Welcome-Sign-Resized-scaled.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3539","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/17"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3539"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3539\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6157"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3539"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3539"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivian.com\/community\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3539"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}