Patient Care RN Jobs in Illinois
Patient Care RN jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield and other Illinois metros, with employers like Fresenius Medical Care, Elevate Care, and OSF HealthCare hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Pay range for this position is $42.04 - $60.32/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is a Salaried position.
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Position Summary: Responsible for coordinating, supervising daily operations of the Unit. Directs the delivery of care by department personnel to ensure patient outcomes are achieved, high quality care is delivered and the patient experience is enhanced. Fosters and maintains positive working relationships among staff, physicians and medical center personnel to ensure collaboration. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Current State license as a registered nurse, BSN or higher.
Experience: Approximately two to three years progressively more responsible related work experience, including at least two years clinical experience as an RN. The ability to gain professional competence in nursing care techniques and practices.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: MSN
Other skills/knowledge: The job incumbent is required to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the age of the patients served on their assigned unit(s). This requires that the incumbent demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development as well as the physical, emotional, and psycho-social needs of the patient population served. Knowledge of nursing theory, practice, and administration in order to oversee planning and implementation of care and the ability to prepare necessary analyses, reports, policies, and budgets at a level normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. Interpersonal skills necessary in order to provide effective leadership to assigned personnel, instruct; and comfort patients and their families, and maintain cooperative working relationships with physicians, Medical Center personnel, and external agencies and organizations. Analytical skills necessary in order to organize, schedule and monitor Unit activities, implement effective nursing care procedures, and identify and resolve Unit and patient care problems.
OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Patient Care RN Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Fresenius Medical Care32

- Elevate Care27

- OSF HealthCare15

- Trinity Health13

- Carle Health10

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services147
- Education2
- Insurance2
- Consulting & Professional Services1
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in patient care RN jobs across Illinois.
- Active RN license in the state of employment
- Current BLS certification required at time of hire
- Associate degree in nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Minimum one year of acute care or clinical experience preferred
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- ACLS certification required for telemetry, ICU, or step-down unit roles
Patient Care RN Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many patient care RN jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 148+ patient care RN openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do patient care RNs make in Illinois?
Patient care 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 Illinois cities have the most patient care RN jobs?
Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield have the most patient care RN openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire patient care RNs in Illinois?
Employers hiring patient care RNs in Illinois include Fresenius Medical Care, Elevate Care, and OSF HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote patient care RN jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 3% of patient care RN openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for patient care RN jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to patient care RN jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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