Registered Nurse Supervisor Jobs in Illinois

Registered Nurse Supervisor jobs in Illinois draw consistent demand across hospital systems, long-term care networks, and ambulatory care, with openings at every level from newly promoted charge nurses through senior directors of nursing. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford anchor the bulk of hiring, where established systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare maintain large supervisory rosters. Critical care, behavioral health, and post-acute care are the specialties generating the most supervisor-level openings statewide. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles58
Top employerOSF HealthCare
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring41
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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RN Evening Supervisor
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RN Evening Supervisor
Lemont Nursing and Rehab
Lemont, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Social Work & Counseling
$41 - $44/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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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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Nurse Supervisor RN
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Nurse Supervisor RN
Astoria Place
Chicago, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$85k - $95k/yr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)

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RN Supervisor
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RN Supervisor
Nexus Health
Columbia, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Weekend RN Supervisor
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Weekend RN Supervisor
Nexus Health
Alton, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
1,001-5,000

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Registered Nurse Supervisor Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
12 jobs
Rockford
3 jobs
Peru
2 jobs
Peoria
2 jobs
Evanston
2 jobs
Freeport
2 jobs
Anna
1 job
Aledo
1 job
Alton
1 job

Registered Nurse Supervisor Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

OSF HealthCare8 open roles
SAINT MARY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL5 open roles
Nexus Health3 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Technology & Software

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Active Illinois Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Minimum of three to five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute or post-acute setting
  • Prior charge nurse, lead nurse, or team lead experience demonstrating staff oversight
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing or enrollment in a BSN completion program preferred
  • Strong knowledge of Illinois nursing regulations, Joint Commission standards, and CMS requirements
  • Demonstrated competency in staff scheduling, performance evaluation, and incident reporting

Registered Nurse Supervisor Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse supervisor in Illinois?

You must first hold an active Illinois RN license, issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation after passing the NCLEX-RN examination. From there, employers typically require several years of bedside clinical experience before moving into a supervisory role. A BSN is increasingly expected, and many Illinois hospital systems favor candidates who have completed or are pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing or nursing leadership coursework. Charge nurse or team lead experience is the most direct stepping stone.

Which companies hire registered nurse supervisors in Illinois?

Employers hiring registered nurse supervisors in Illinois right now include OSF HealthCare, SAINT MARY OF NAZARETH HOSPITAL, and Nexus Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's dense concentration of large health systems, long-term care operators, and behavioral health networks means supervisor-level openings appear year-round across both urban and downstate facilities.

Which Illinois cities have the most registered nurse supervisor jobs?

Chicago, Rockford, and Peru lead Illinois for registered nurse supervisor openings. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of academic medical centers, specialty hospitals, and multi-site health systems, while Peoria and Rockford generate steady volume through regional anchor institutions like OSF HealthCare and Mercyhealth that serve large catchment areas with few competing markets nearby.

Are there remote registered nurse supervisor jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Registered nurse supervisor roles are fundamentally on-site positions requiring direct staff oversight, patient rounding, and hands-on clinical judgment. About 0% of registered nurse supervisor openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in utilization management, care coordination, or telephonic case management where supervisory duties are documentation- and protocol-driven rather than floor-based.

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

The most realistic path is securing a charge nurse or shift lead role first, which most large Illinois systems treat as the direct pipeline into supervision. Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and AMITA Health all run new-grad or early-career RN residency programs that rotate nurses through leadership exposure within the first year. Building experience in high-acuity settings, completing a nursing leadership certificate, and obtaining a BSN significantly improve candidacy for supervisor titles at Illinois employers.

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

You can find and apply to registered nurse supervisor jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings across hospital systems, long-term care, and ambulatory care. Search the listings for roles that match your specialty and experience level, then apply directly to the ones that fit.

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