Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois

Registered Nurse jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Peoria, and Urbana and other Illinois metros, with employers like OSF HealthCare, Advocate Aurora Health, and Carle Health hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,611+
Top employerOSF HealthCare
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring176
Work type99% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Maxim Healthcare
RN Homecare- Pediatric Nurse
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Maxim Healthcare
New 2h ago
RN Homecare- Pediatric Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
Chicago, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$40 - $50/hr
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Endeavor Health
Registered Nurse - Wound Care Certified
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Endeavor Health
New 3h ago
Registered Nurse - Wound Care Certified
Endeavor Health
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Caregiving & Elderly Support
$38 - $59/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Endeavor Health
Registered Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging
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Endeavor Health
New 3h ago
Registered Nurse - Diagnostic Imaging
Endeavor Health
Naperville, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$36 - $55/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Mercy Medical Center
Registered Nurse - ICU
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Mercy Medical Center
New 3h ago
Registered Nurse - ICU
Mercy Medical Center
Aurora, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$35 - $53/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Advocate Aurora Health
Coord Epidemiology-RN
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Advocate Aurora Health
New 3h ago
Coord Epidemiology-RN
Advocate Aurora Health
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Public Health & Informatics
Clinical Support
Public Health
$38 - $57/hr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
195 jobs
Peoria
165 jobs
Urbana
84 jobs
Springfield
70 jobs
Kankakee
63 jobs
Aurora
38 jobs
Park Ridge
37 jobs
Evanston
35 jobs
Rockford
31 jobs

Registered Nurse Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • OSF HealthCare
    OSF HealthCare272
  • Advocate Aurora Health
    Advocate Aurora Health191
  • Carle Health
    Carle Health149
  • Endeavor Health
    Endeavor Health119
  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health71

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services1,474
  • Insurance58
  • Technology & Software19
  • Education18
  • Consulting & Professional Services17

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact license
  • Current BLS certification from an accredited provider
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
  • One or more years of acute care or specialty clinical experience
  • ACLS certification for critical care, emergency, or telemetry roles
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner

Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many registered nurse jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 1,611+ registered nurse openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Peoria, and Urbana. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

How much do registered nurses make in Illinois?

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 Illinois cities have the most registered nurse jobs?

Chicago, Peoria, and Urbana have the most registered nurse openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire registered nurses in Illinois?

Employers hiring registered nurses in Illinois include OSF HealthCare, Advocate Aurora Health, and Carle Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote registered nurse jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 1% of registered nurse 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 registered nurse jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to registered nurse 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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