RN Home Health Jobs in Illinois

RN Home Health jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in home health agencies, hospice organizations, and post-acute care networks, with openings at every level from new-graduate RNs through experienced case managers and clinical supervisors. The heaviest hiring activity is in Chicago, Rockford, and Springfield, where established employers like Advocate Aurora Health, Rush University Medical Center, and Amedisys maintain active home health divisions. The most sought-after specialties include pediatric home nursing, wound care, and chronic disease management for aging populations. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles137+
Top employerAspire Home Healthcare
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring82
Work type89% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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LiveWell Partners
Empower Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
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Empower Home Health Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager
LiveWell Partners
Rockford, Illinois
Business Operations
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$1,728 - $1,812.4/yr
CPR Certification
201-500

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Aspire Home Healthcare
Full-Time RN - Home Health-Plainfield
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Full-Time RN - Home Health-Plainfield
Aspire Home Healthcare
Plainfield, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$60 - $145/hr
CPR Certification
51-200

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Aspire Home Healthcare
Full-Time RN - Home Health-Joliet
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Full-Time RN - Home Health-Joliet
Aspire Home Healthcare
Joliet, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$60 - $145/hr
CPR Certification
51-200

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Aspire Home Healthcare
Full-Time RN - Home Health-Darien
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Full-Time RN - Home Health-Darien
Aspire Home Healthcare
Darien, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$60 - $145/hr
CPR Certification
51-200

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Angel Health Care, LLC
Home Health Registered Nurse RN
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Home Health Registered Nurse RN
Angel Health Care, LLC
Darien, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$55 - $120/hr
CPR Certification
51-200

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RN Home Health Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
10 jobs
Springfield
6 jobs
Lombard
5 jobs
Oak Brook
5 jobs
Champaign
4 jobs
Des Plaines
4 jobs
Alton
3 jobs
Peoria
3 jobs
Skokie
3 jobs

RN Home Health Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • Aspire Home Healthcare
    Aspire Home Healthcare15
  • Safe Life Home Health Care
    Safe Life Home Health Care15
  • OSF HealthCare
    OSF HealthCare9
  • Carle Health
    Carle Health7
  • Advocate Aurora Health
    Advocate Aurora Health7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Technology & Software

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in RN home health jobs across Illinois.

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Current CPR and BLS certification required by most Illinois home health employers
  • Minimum one year of clinical nursing experience, preferably in med-surg or home care
  • Valid driver's license and reliable personal vehicle for home visit travel across assigned territory
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Homecare Homebase
  • Strong knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid home health documentation and compliance requirements

RN Home Health Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a rn home health in Illinois?

To become an rn home health in Illinois, you must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most home health agencies also expect at least one year of clinical nursing experience before hiring. Some employers accept new graduates into structured orientation programs designed for home health settings.

How much do RN home healths make in Illinois?

RN home healths 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 companies hire rn home healths in Illinois?

Employers hiring rn home healths in Illinois right now include Aspire Home Healthcare, Safe Life Home Health Care, and OSF HealthCare, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems and regional home health agencies maintain consistent hiring pipelines, particularly in the greater Chicago metropolitan area and secondary markets like Peoria and Champaign.

Which Illinois cities have the most rn home health jobs?

Chicago, Springfield, and Lombard have the most rn home health openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates because of its concentration of large health systems, hospice networks, and dense patient populations, while Rockford and Springfield reflect strong regional hospital systems and aging communities that generate steady home care referrals outside the metro.

Are there remote rn home health jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they're rare. Rn home health is a hands-on clinical role that requires in-person patient visits, so fully remote positions are uncommon by the nature of the work. About 11% of rn home health openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve telephonic case management or care coordination rather than direct bedside nursing.

How can I get hired as a rn home health in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate orientation programs at large Illinois home health employers like Advocate Aurora Health or Amedisys, which offer supervised transition programs for RNs without home care experience. Moving laterally from a med-surg or rehabilitation unit role at an Illinois hospital is another common route, since those settings build the assessment and care-planning skills home health agencies look for. Holding an active Illinois DFPR nursing license and completing a CPR certification strengthens any early-career application.

Where can I find and apply to rn home health jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to rn home health jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from home health agencies, hospice organizations, and health systems across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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