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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Hourly Pay Range:
$33.96 - $52.64 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.- Endeavor Health is currently conducting a comprehensive review of our compensation structure. The new minimum for this role will be adjusted to $35.15 base pay hourly rate beginning with the second paycheck in October.
Position Highlights:
Position: RN Triage - Centralized Triage
Location: 4201 Winfield Rd, Warrenville, IL - Not Remote Position
Full Time: 40 hours/ week
Hours: Monday to Friday 7am-6:30pm, Sat am rotation
Travel: No
What you will do:
The RN Telephone Triage Nurse is a Registered Nurse and responsible for patient care needs through the use of inbound and outbound telephone practice. Continuously demonstrates positive customer relationship skills by assessing caller needs through active listening, clinical assessment, education and advanced problem-solving abilities. Actively manage patients’ immediate and ongoing needs with attention to acute and preventative intervention. NOTE: MUST LIVE IN ILLINOIS AS THIS ROLE IS ON-SITE, and after a minimum of one year employment, RNs in this role may have the opportunity to work from home/remote if all quality and productivity metrics are met and maintained.
What you will need:
Current Illinois RN licensure
Operational knowledge of physician practice.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
Possesses professional telephone etiquette skills.
Must be a team player.
Must be a self-starter, able to handle frequent periods of high stress and difficult patient situations.
Must possess excellent time management skills.
Must possess basic keyboard, computer and internet skills.
35 WPM typing proficiency.
Ability to talk on the phone and type simultaneously.
Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
Premium pay for eligible employees
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.
Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.
At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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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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