Nursing Jobs in Illinois

Nursing jobs in Illinois are consistently in demand across a robust market anchored by large academic medical centers, community hospital systems, and growing outpatient and long-term care networks, with openings at every level from new graduate to seasoned clinical specialist. Chicago drives the highest volume of hiring, supported by major systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and the University of Chicago Medicine, while secondary markets such as Peoria and Rockford also post steady openings. The most sought-after specialties right now are critical care, labor and delivery, and perioperative nursing. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles150+
Top employerAdvocate Aurora Health
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring88
Work type84% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Operations Administrator - Nursing
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Operations Administrator - Nursing
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Mount Auburn, Illinois
Business Operations
Program Management
Project Management
$64k - $87k/yr
Associate's degree

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Supervisor - per diem, rotating shifts
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Nursing Supervisor - per diem, rotating shifts
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Anna, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$38.46 - $82.69/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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PM Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
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PM Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
SPRING CREEK NURSING & REHAB
Joliet, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
High school diploma or GED
51-200

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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Central Nursing Home
Chicago, Illinois
Business Strategy
Product Management
Project Management
CPR Certification
51-200

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LCSW / LCPC / LMFT Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Chicago, IL 60626
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LCSW / LCPC / LMFT Therapist Skilled Nursing Facility Chicago, IL 60626
Nexum HC
Chicago, Illinois
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
On-Site
Master's degree in social work

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Nursing Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Naperville
6 jobs
Rockford
4 jobs
Park Ridge
4 jobs
Palos Heights
4 jobs
Joliet
3 jobs
Macomb
3 jobs
McHenry
3 jobs
Oak Park
3 jobs

Nursing Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • Advocate Aurora Health12
  • Northwestern Medicine7
  • Gardant Management Solutions6
  • Ascension4
  • US Department of Veterans Affairs4

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in nursing jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Associate degree in nursing required, bachelor of science in nursing preferred by most Illinois hospital systems
  • Current BLS certification required, ACLS or PALS required for critical care and emergency roles
  • Minimum one to two years of clinical experience required for most specialty and acute care positions
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner used across Illinois health systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for coordinating care within interdisciplinary Illinois hospital teams

Nursing Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a nursing in Illinois?

To practice as a registered nurse in Illinois, you must earn an associate or bachelor of science in nursing from an accredited program, then pass the NCLEX-RN examination. Licensure is issued and maintained through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Nurses licensed in another state may apply for endorsement rather than retaking the exam. Illinois is not currently part of the Nurse Licensure Compact, so a separate Illinois license is required.

How much do nursings make in Illinois?

Nursings in Illinois earn a median of about $45,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $37,590 for the lowest 10% to over $54,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire nursings in Illinois?

Employers hiring nursings in Illinois right now include Advocate Aurora Health, Northwestern Medicine, and Gardant Management Solutions, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois is home to several large integrated health systems with facilities in Chicago and across the state, making it one of the more active markets for sustained, full-time nursing openings.

Which Illinois cities have the most nursing jobs?

Chicago, Naperville, and Rockford are the Illinois cities with the most nursing openings. Chicago leads because it houses the greatest concentration of academic medical centers, trauma hospitals, and specialty care facilities in the state, while cities like Peoria and Rockford follow because of anchor regional hospital systems such as OSF HealthCare and Mercyhealth that drive local hiring.

Are there remote nursing jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they are rare. Bedside and clinical nursing is inherently on-site work, so fully remote roles represent a small share of the overall market. About 16% of nursing openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions tend to cluster in utilization review, case management, telephone triage, and health insurance roles rather than direct patient care.

How can I get hired as a nursing in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic path is applying directly to new graduate residency programs, which many large Illinois health systems run specifically for nurses with no post-graduation experience. Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health, and UChicago Medicine each offer structured residency tracks in med-surg, ICU, and labor and delivery. Earning your Illinois RN license before applications open is essential, and completing clinical rotations at the system you are targeting can significantly improve your odds.

Where can I find and apply to nursing jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to nursing jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring across the state right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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