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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in Illinois is $34 per hour but can pay up to $44 per hour.

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED - Emergency Department

Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Macomb, IL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$37-54/hour

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Labor and Delivery

Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Macomb, IL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$34-54/hour

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Macomb, IL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$34-54/hour

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Macomb, IL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$34-54/hour

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Medical-Surgical Nurse

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Medical-Surgical Nurse

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Dixon, IL
3x12 hrs, Nights
Sign-On Bonus

$37-54/hour

Nights

3x12

Sign-On Bonus

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Posted 13 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

Medical Solutions Direct Hire
Alton, IL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$43-54/hour

Nights

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Med/Surg Float Pool RN

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Med/Surg Float Pool RN

Patterns Hiring - Perm
Alton, IL
3x12 hrs

$42-53/hour

3x12

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Graham Healthcare Group
Alton, IL
5x8 hrs

$75K-100K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Graham Healthcare Group
Evanston, IL
5x8 hrs

$75K-100K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Graham Healthcare Group
Algonquin, IL
5x8 hrs

$75K-100K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Graham Healthcare Group
Mount Prospect, IL
5x8 hrs

$75K-100K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Home Health

Graham Healthcare Group
Justice, IL
5x8 hrs

$75K-100K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Graham Healthcare Group
Lisle, IL
3x12 hrs

$70K-85K/year

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Graham Healthcare Group
Elgin, IL
5x8 hrs

$70K-85K/year

5x8

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Graham Healthcare Group
Franklin Park, IL
5x8 hrs

$70K-85K/year

5x8

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Graham Healthcare Group
Northbrook, IL
5x8 hrs

$70K-85K/year

5x8

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Posted 13 days ago

View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Graham Healthcare Group
Mount Vernon, IL
5x8 hrs

$70K-85K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Graham Healthcare Group
Evanston, IL
5x8 hrs

$70K-85K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Graham Healthcare Group
Franklin Park, IL
5x8 hrs

$70K-85K/year

5x8

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Graham Healthcare Group
Naperville, IL
5x8 hrs

$70K-85K/year

5x8

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Illinois Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$46.01/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Illinois is $46.01 per hour. This is 3% lower than the US average of $47.38.

Last updated on June 30, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Illinois Nursing Jobs FAQs

What are the Registered Nurse licensing requirements in Illinois?

You can find out the RN licensing and renewal requirements for new or experienced registered nurses at our Illinois RN Licensing guide.

Does Vivian have any per diem Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 5 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $43 per hour on average and up to $53 per hour for the highest-paying role.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 241 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $55 per hour on average, and up to $81 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Tuesday, June 30th 2026, Vivian has 3,397 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,310 per hour on average, and up to $4,022 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Is Illinois a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC)?

No, Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact State (NLC).

How much does obtaining a nursing license in Illinois cost?

Cost to obtain a nursing license in Illinois varies from $50-$107.

How often do you need to renew your nursing license in Illinois?

Nursing license needs to be renewed every two years.

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