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

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, August 15th 2026, the average hourly Registered Nurse salary in Illinois is $31 per hour but can pay up to $66 per hour.

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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
Alton, IL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$34-51/hour

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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
Alton, IL
3x12 hrs, Nights

$34-51/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

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

$34-51/hour

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute
Dekalb, IL

$26-50/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute
Sycamore, IL

$26-50/hour

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Care

Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute
Harvard, IL

$26-50/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute
Dekalb, IL

$26-50/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute
Sycamore, IL

$26-50/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

Van Matre Encompass Health Rehabilitation Institute
Harvard, IL

$26-50/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Rehabilitation

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

$33-49/hour

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Long Term Acute Care

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

$33-49/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
Peoria, IL
3x12 hrs

$33-49/hour

3x12

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Internal Medicine

Memorial Hospital Belleville
Belleville, IL
Sign-On Bonus

$30-47/hour

Sign-On Bonus

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care

Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL

$30-47/hour

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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Gentiva
Peoria, IL

$65K-90K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Gentiva Hospice
Arlington Heights, IL

$65K-90K/year

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Gentiva Hospice
Bloomington, IL

$65K-90K/year

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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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View job details for Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice

Graham Healthcare Group
Lisle, 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
Waukegan, IL
5x8 hrs

$70K-85K/year

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Illinois Nursing Jobs Salary Insights

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$48.05/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Illinois is $48.05 per hour. This is equal to the US average

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Illinois Nursing Jobs FAQs

What employers have the most staff Registered Nursing jobs in Illinois?

The employers on Vivian that currently have the most staff Registered Nursing jobs in Illinois are Perm Staff Jobs (55), BJC HealthCare (50), and Graham Healthcare Group (44).

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 local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, August 15th 2026, Vivian has 428 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average, and up to $79 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Does Vivian have any travel Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, August 15th 2026, Vivian has 6,456 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,373 per hour on average, and up to $4,083 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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