Emergency Room RN Jobs in Illinois
Emergency Room RN jobs in Illinois concentrate in hospital systems, Level I and II trauma centers, and large academic medical centers, with demand at every level from new graduate to senior charge nurse. Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria are the heaviest hiring metros, anchored by major systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and OSF HealthCare. The most in-demand specialties are trauma nursing, pediatric emergency care, and critical care crossover roles. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay Range:
$19.00 - $27.55A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Position Specifics:
Department: Emergency
Core Function: Nursing Support
Schedule: Part-Time / 24 hours / Night Shift
Facility: St. Anthony's Hospital
Location: Effingham, IL
Compensation: Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training is required.
Experience Qualifications
- 1 year healthcare experience is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days upon hire.
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) certification is preferred.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
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Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions. - Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
Pay Range:
$19.00 - $27.55A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Position Specifics:
Department: Emergency
Core Function: Nursing Support
Schedule: Part-Time / 24 hours / Night Shift
Facility: St. Anthony's Hospital
Location: Effingham, IL
Compensation: Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
- High School Diploma, GED or related vocational training is required.
Experience Qualifications
- 1 year healthcare experience is preferred.
Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Basic Life Support (BLS) is required within 30 days upon hire.
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant) certification is preferred.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
24Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
- Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
-
Retirement benefits including HSHS
contributions. - Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
- Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
- Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.
These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
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The qualifications that appear most often in emergency room RN jobs across Illinois.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required at time of hire
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or emergency department clinical experience
- Certification in emergency nursing such as CEN preferred by most Illinois hospital systems
- Demonstrated ability to triage patients using ESI or equivalent standardized scoring system
- Experience with electronic health record platforms such as Epic or Cerner
Emergency Room RN Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a emergency room rn in Illinois?
You become an emergency room rn in Illinois by earning an associate or bachelor's degree in nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining licensure through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Illinois participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may practice in Illinois without a separate license. Most Illinois emergency departments then require or strongly prefer the Certified Emergency Nurse credential for advancement.
How much do emergency room RNs make in Illinois?
Emergency room RNs in Illinois earn a median of about $95,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,170 for the lowest 10% to over $118,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire emergency room rns in Illinois?
Employers hiring emergency room rns in Illinois right now include Hospital Sisters Health System, RN Staff, and Sinai Chicago, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems, including those anchored in the Chicago metro and Peoria, consistently post emergency department openings at both urban trauma centers and suburban community hospitals throughout the year.
Which Illinois cities have the most emergency room rn jobs?
The cities with the most emergency room rn openings in Illinois are Chicago, Harvey, and Morrison. Chicago drives the largest share of listings due to its concentration of Level I trauma centers, academic medical centers, and large integrated health systems, while Rockford and Peoria generate steady volume through regional anchor institutions like OSF HealthCare and SwedishAmerican Health System that serve large surrounding catchment areas.
Are there remote emergency room rn jobs in Illinois?
Yes, but they're rare. Emergency room nursing is a hands-on clinical role that requires physical presence, so fully remote positions are uncommon. About 0% of emergency room rn openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those roles tend to be in telephonic triage, nurse advice lines, or care coordination functions rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a emergency room rn in Illinois with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a new-graduate nurse residency program offered by large Illinois health systems such as Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, or University of Illinois Health, which run structured cohorts specifically designed to transition new nurses into the emergency department. Candidates who hold a current Illinois RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and have completed emergency or critical care clinical rotations hold a clear edge. Lateral moves from med-surg, ICU, or flight nursing roles are also a common door into Illinois emergency departments.
Where can I find and apply to emergency room rn jobs in Illinois?
You can find and apply to emergency room rn jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from hospitals and health systems across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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