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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Coordinates and facilitates daily operations and administrative activities that support the Department of Nursing, including inpatient and ambulatory nursing units. Partners with Nursing leadership to provide high quality service to our patients across multispecialty programs.Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities including but not limited to:
1. Provides support in the daily management of operations. Assesses systems. Acts as a resource regarding policies and procedures. Handles matters that are complex, sensitive and confidential. Participates in training of unit coordinators. Coordinates the flow of documents, purchase orders, invoices, and check requests for the staff. Monitors accounts and coordinates with accounting.
2. Serves as liaison for the division and supervisors in support departments. Identifies and staff improvement projects. Purchases/replaces equipment and ensures storage. Assesses and coordinates supply chain opportunities. Coordinates room maintenance program. Prepares agenda and materials, distributes minutes for project meetings.
3. Collaborates with Nursing leaders to ensure regulatory readiness, demonstrating knowledge of regulatory guidelines. Serves as a representative of department on the Environment of Care Committee and participates in regular Environment of care/EVS/infection control rounds in all areas of the hospital.
4. Independently manages Facilities and Clinical Engineering related projects. Responsible for coordinating the installation of technology/software, utility shutdowns, and maintenance updates. Works closely with Facilities Project manager. Coordinates training and education related needs. Coordinates office relocation and renovation processes.
5. Represents department at various meetings and handles additional administrative responsibilities at the discretion of the direct supervisor/manager. Coordinates with local nursing leaders and Patient Relations regarding patient/visitor lost belongings and provides follow up directly with patients and families, coordinates reimbursement payment through accounts payable.
6. Other duties as assigned by direct supervisor/manager.
Required Qualifications:
1. Associate's degree required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
2. 3-5 years related work experience required in administrative support in a hospital setting preferred.
3. Ability to work independently on a wide variety of projects and issues.
4. Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills.
5. Creative ability to address problems and challenges and produce favorable outcomes.
6. Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.
Competencies:
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by precedents, policies and objectives. Regularly makes decisions and recommendations on issues affecting a department or functional area.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are highly varied, complex and often non-recurring, requiring staff input, innovative, creative, and Lean diagnostic techniques to resolve issues.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Physical Nature of the Job:
Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.
Pay Range:
$64,480.00 USD - $87,360.00 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
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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