Triage Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois

Triage registered nurse jobs in Illinois are consistently active, with strong demand concentrated in hospital emergency departments, urgent care networks, and telehealth triage operations across the state, from entry-level RN roles through senior triage specialists. Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford anchor the bulk of hiring, with major systems like Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare maintaining steady openings throughout the year. Telephone triage, emergency triage, and urgent care triage are the sub-specialties drawing the most consistent demand from Illinois employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10
Top employerEndeavor Health
Top cityWarrenville, IL
Cities hiring7
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Endeavor Health
RN Triage - Centralized Triage
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RN Triage - Centralized Triage
Endeavor Health
Warrenville, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$33.96 - $52.64/hr
On-Site
10,000+

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Endeavor Health
Registered Nurse Triage - Behavioral Health - Palatine
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Endeavor Health
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Registered Nurse Triage - Behavioral Health - Palatine
Endeavor Health
Evanston, Illinois
Business Development
Growth Marketing
Marketing
$33.96 - $52.64/hr
CPR Certification
10,000+

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Carle Health
RN Clinical Triage - Outpatient Behavioral Health
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Carle Health
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RN Clinical Triage - Outpatient Behavioral Health
Carle Health
West Peoria, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$33.11 - $53.88/hr
Nursing Diploma
10,000+

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Heartland Health Services
Registered Nurse - Triage
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Heartland Health Services
Added 1w ago
Registered Nurse - Triage
Heartland Health Services
Peoria, Illinois
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
$30.6 - $40.2/hr
BLS Certification
51-200

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CardioOne
Registered Nurse, Triage
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CardioOne
Added 2w ago
Registered Nurse, Triage
CardioOne
Warrenville, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
201-500

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Triage Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Warrenville
3 jobs
Park Ridge
2 jobs
Peoria
1 job
Evanston
1 job
Des Plaines
1 job
West Peoria
1 job
Elk Grove Village
1 job

Triage Registered Nurse Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health2 open roles
Advocate Aurora Health
Advocate Aurora Health2 open roles
Ascension
Ascension1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Current Basic Life Support certification required prior to or at time of hire
  • Minimum two years of clinical nursing experience, preferably in emergency or acute care settings
  • Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills for rapid patient prioritization decisions
  • Experience applying standardized triage protocols such as the Emergency Severity Index

Triage Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a triage registered nurse 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 examination. Most Illinois employers additionally expect clinical experience in emergency, urgent care, or acute care settings before moving into a dedicated triage role. Earning a Certified Emergency Nurse credential through the Board of Certification for Emergency Nursing strengthens your candidacy significantly with Illinois hospital systems.

How much do triage registered nurses make in Illinois?

Triage 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 companies hire triage registered nurses in Illinois?

Employers hiring triage registered nurses in Illinois right now include Endeavor Health, Advocate Aurora Health, and Ascension, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems and growing telehealth operators both maintain consistent openings for triage nurses across the state.

Which Illinois cities have the most triage registered nurse jobs?

Warrenville, Park Ridge, and Peoria have the most triage registered nurse openings in Illinois. Chicago dominates due to its dense concentration of major academic medical centers and hospital systems, while Peoria and Rockford reflect the strong regional hospital presence of OSF HealthCare and Mercyhealth, which drive substantial hiring outside the Chicago metro.

Are there remote triage registered nurse jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they represent a smaller share of overall openings because most triage nursing work is hands-on and tied to a physical care setting. About 0% of triage registered nurse openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting a niche but real segment. The remote roles that do exist are almost exclusively in telephone and telehealth triage, where nurses assess patients by call or video rather than in person.

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

The most realistic entry path is completing a nurse residency or new graduate program at a large Illinois health system, as Northwestern Medicine, Advocate Health Care, and OSF HealthCare all run structured programs that place new RNs into emergency or urgent care rotations where triage skills develop. Starting in a med-surg, urgent care tech, or emergency department nurse extern role builds the clinical exposure Illinois triage hiring managers look for. Holding an active Illinois DFPR RN license and pursuing Basic Life Support certification before applying gives your application a concrete edge.

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

You can find and apply to triage registered nurse jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Illinois employers. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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