IL · Orland Park · Updated October 15, 2026

Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs in Orland Park, IL

The median registered nurse pay in the Orland Park area is $46.38 per hour ($96,480 a year), with the typical range running from $39.10 to $50.35. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Orland Park. The CMS hospital directory lists 72 hospitals in the Orland Park metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Orland Park.

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Registered Nurse pay in Orland Park, IL

The metro median is 12% above the Illinois statewide median of $41.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 100,620 registered nurses employed in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, 22.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.06).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$34.65$72,07023% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$39.10$81,33013% below U.S. median
Median$46.38$96,4803% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$50.35$104,73012% above U.S. median
Top 10%$56.77$118,08026% above U.S. median

How Orland Park ranks

  • 85th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 104th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 7 Illinois metro areas

BLS does not publish a separate figure for ambulatory and clinic nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Orland Park

  • Overall prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin run 4% above the U.S. average (index 103.6, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 112.0).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $46.38 median hour buys what $44.77 buys at the national price level, 1% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Orland Park paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,670
  • Per year: $83,484
  • Per month: $6,957

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Orland Park

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$114
Meals and incidentals per day$74
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,316
13-week assignment$17,108

Travel ambulatory and clinic nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area

CMS lists 72 hospitals in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, 22 of the 52 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ambulatory and clinic nurses.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Evanston, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
Dekalb, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Northwestern Medicine Mchenry
Mchenry, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers
New Lenox, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
St Alexius Medical Center
Hoffman Estates, IL
Acute careNonprofit5 of 5Yes
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Libertyville, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Downers Grove, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Park Ridge, IL
Acute careNonprofit4 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Primary care shortage areas in Will County

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Will County (2 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 17 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.

Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.

Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.

Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Oak Lawn, IL9 mi$46.38/hr56,531
Berwyn, IL17 mi$46.38/hr55,152

Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs in Illinois · Ambulatory and clinic nurse jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Illinois

Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here.

Illinois taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Illinois state guide · Nurse Licensure Compact guide

Other healthcare roles in Orland Park

Orland Park city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing

Common questions

How much do ambulatory and clinic nurses make in Orland Park, IL?

BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area have a median pay of $46.38 per hour, about $96,480 a year. The middle half earn between $39.10 and $50.35 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Orland Park a good place for ambulatory and clinic nurses once cost of living is counted?

Chicago-Naperville-Elgin ranks 104th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 85th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 4% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring ambulatory and clinic nurses in Orland Park?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Orland Park. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Orland Park.

Do I need a Illinois license to work in Orland Park as an ambulatory and clinic nurse?

Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the Illinois board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

Is Orland Park in a shortage area?

HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Will County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Orland Park?

The federal per diem benchmark in Orland Park is $114 a night for lodging and $74 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,316 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

Does Valorem Health place ambulatory and clinic nurses in Orland Park?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Veterans Health AdministrationMarion, IL · 9 postings$55.15/ hr$33–$72
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of ChicagoSkokie, IL · 2 postings$47.70/ hr$36–$59
  • ScionHealthNorthlake, IL · 2 postings$47.55/ hr$36–$59
  • Insight Chicago, Inc.Chicago, IL · 3 wage offers$47.00/ hr$47–$47

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Low$34Median$42.69High$54

525 RN postings with published pay in Illinois, 373 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 525 RN roles

  1. Internal Registry RN - Psych AcutePermanent
    $60.00–$60.00/ hour
    Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL · posted today
  2. Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full TimePermanent
    $38.80–$60.14/ hour
    Mercy · Illinois · posted today

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