How much do staff Registered Nursing jobs pay per hour in Chicago?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in Chicago is $30 per hour but can pay up to $43 per hour.

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management

ChenMed
Glenwood, IL

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Case Management

ChenMed
Chicago, IL

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Educator

ChenMed
Chicago, IL

$73K-104K/year

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Registered Nurse – General Medicine

Core Medical-Perm
Peoria, IL
3x12 hrs

$32-49/hour

3x12

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View job details for Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

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Director Registered Nurse (RN) - Pediatrics

Core Medical-Perm
San Jose, CA
5x8 hrs

$237K-274K/year

5x8

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View job details for Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

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Manager Registered Nurse (RN) - OR - Operating Room

Core Medical-Perm
King City, CA
5x8 hrs

$132K-174K/year

5x8

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Director of Women and Children's Services

Core Medical-Perm
Plano, TX
3x12 hrs
Sign-On Bonus

$120K-175K/year

3x12

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View job details for Endoscopy Registered Nurse

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Endoscopy Registered Nurse

Core Medical-Perm
Concord, MA
5x8 hrs

$130K-156K/year

5x8

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Chicago, IL Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$37.22/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Chicago, IL is $37.22 per hour. This is 28% lower than the Illinois average of $47.48.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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Chicago, IL Nursing Jobs FAQs

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 47 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $60 per hour on average, and up to $72 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Wednesday, April 1st 2026, Vivian has 573 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,306 per hour on average, and up to $3,393 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

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