Hospice Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois

Hospice Registered Nurse jobs in Illinois represent one of the most consistently active markets in the state, concentrated across home health agencies, inpatient hospice facilities, and health system palliative care programs at every level from newly licensed RNs through senior case managers and clinical leads. The heaviest hiring runs through Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria, where established employers like Northwestern Medicine, OSF HealthCare, and Heartland Hospice maintain ongoing openings. The most in-demand specialties are palliative pain management, pediatric hospice care, and community-based end-of-life nursing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles121+
Top employerVITAS Healthcare
Top cityPeoria, IL
Cities hiring67
Work type80% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - PRN
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Hospice - PRN
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Springfield, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
CPR Certification
10,000+

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RN Case Manager-Hospice
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RN Case Manager-Hospice
UnityPoint Health
Moline, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
10,000+

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Hospice RN Case Manager
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Hospice RN Case Manager
Addus HomeCare
Highland Park, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$80k - $97k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Hospice RN Case Manager
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Hospice RN Case Manager
Addus HomeCare
Northbrook, Illinois
Accounting
Compliance & Risk
Healthcare Administration
$80k - $97k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Hospice RN Case Manager
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Hospice RN Case Manager
Addus HomeCare
Lake Forest, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$80k - $97k/yr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Hospice Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Peoria
7 jobs
Springfield
6 jobs
Champaign
5 jobs
Fairview Heights
5 jobs
Chicago
4 jobs
Bloomington
4 jobs
Peru
3 jobs
Lisle
3 jobs
Decatur
3 jobs

Hospice Registered Nurse Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • VITAS Healthcare21
  • Gentiva16
  • Addus HomeCare10
  • Transitions Hospice10
  • OSF HealthCare8

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in hospice registered nurse jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Current CPR certification and Basic Life Support credentials required by most Illinois employers
  • Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience, with preference for medical-surgical or oncology backgrounds
  • Familiarity with hospice interdisciplinary team documentation and Illinois Medicaid hospice billing requirements
  • Valid Illinois driver's license and reliable transportation for community and home-based patient visits
  • Completion of or eligibility for the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse credential preferred across Illinois postings

Hospice Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a hospice registered nurse in Illinois?

You become a hospice registered nurse in Illinois by first earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam and obtaining an active RN license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Most Illinois hospice employers prefer candidates with prior clinical experience in oncology, palliative care, or medical-surgical nursing. Earning the Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse credential strengthens your candidacy significantly.

How much do hospice registered nurses make in Illinois?

Hospice registered nurses 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 hospice registered nurses in Illinois?

Employers hiring hospice registered nurses in Illinois right now include VITAS Healthcare, Gentiva, and Addus HomeCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's concentration of large integrated health systems and dedicated hospice networks means openings appear across both urban and suburban communities throughout the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most hospice registered nurse jobs?

The Illinois cities with the most hospice registered nurse openings are Peoria, Springfield, and Champaign. Chicago anchors the market given its density of health systems and inpatient hospice facilities, while Rockford and Peoria reflect strong regional demand driven by large employers like OSF HealthCare and SwedishAmerican that operate extensive community and palliative care programs across central and northern Illinois.

Are there remote hospice registered nurse jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Hospice nursing is fundamentally hands-on, requiring in-person patient visits, physical assessments, and direct family support, so most roles are field-based or facility-based. About 20% of hospice registered nurse openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026. The portions most suited to remote work are after-hours triage nursing and telephonic case management roles within larger Illinois hospice organizations.

How can I get hired as a hospice registered nurse in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate RN residency programs run by large Illinois health systems such as Northwestern Medicine and OSF HealthCare, which rotate residents through palliative care and oncology units that feed directly into hospice teams. Starting in a medical-surgical, oncology, or home health RN role builds the clinical foundation most Illinois hospice employers require. Completing the NCLEX-RN promptly and pursuing any available palliative care volunteer hours or hospice observer shadowing strengthens a newer candidate's application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to hospice registered nurse jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to hospice registered nurse jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring now. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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