PermanentPosted 15 days ago
Registered Nurse RN ICU
OSF Healthcare System · Bloomington, IL
$34.25–$51.13/ hour
ICU nurse jobs in Bloomington, IL
Pay for registered nurses in the Bloomington area centers on $38.49 per hour, or about $80,060 a year. The lower quarter earns under $34.47 and the upper quarter over $46.95. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Bloomington. That ranks 249th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 255th of 335 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Bloomington and what they pay.
- $38.49median pay per hour, Bloomington
- $34–$47typical range per hour
- 1,590registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 3open roles with published pay
Open ICU nurse roles in Bloomington
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OSF Healthcare System · Bloomington, IL
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse RN ICU/Stepdown
OSF Healthcare System · Bloomington, IL
$34.25–$51.13/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Bloomington, IL
The metro median is 7% below the Illinois statewide median of $41.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 1,590 registered nurses employed in the Bloomington metro area, 17.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.83).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $29.08 | $60,490 | 35% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $34.47 | $71,700 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Median | $38.49 | $80,060 | 14% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.95 | $97,660 | 4% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.80 | $103,580 | 11% above U.S. median |
How Bloomington ranks
- 249th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 255th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 7th of 7 Illinois metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for ICU 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 Bloomington
- Overall prices in Bloomington run 6% below the U.S. average (index 93.5, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 25% below the U.S. average (index 74.7).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $38.49 median hour buys what $41.15 buys at the national price level, 9% 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 Bloomington paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,386
- Per year: $69,282
- Per month: $5,774
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Bloomington
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel ICU nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). 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 Bloomington
CMS lists 1 hospital in Bloomington, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of ICU nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph Medical Center Bloomington, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in McLean County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include McLean County (1 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
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria, IL | 39 mi | $40.72/hr | 111,696 |
| Decatur, IL | 43 mi | $40.44/hr | 68,763 |
| Joliet, IL | 84 mi | $46.38/hr | 151,837 |
| Aurora, IL | 96 mi | $46.38/hr | 180,710 |
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.
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Common questions
How much do ICU nurses make in Bloomington, IL?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $38.49 per hour, about $80,060 a year. The middle half earn between $34.47 and $46.95 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Bloomington a good place for ICU nurses once cost of living is counted?
Bloomington ranks 255th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 249th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 6% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring ICU nurses in Bloomington?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Bloomington. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Bloomington.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Bloomington as an ICU 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 Bloomington in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include McLean 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 Bloomington?
The federal per diem benchmark in Bloomington is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place ICU nurses in Bloomington?
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Your RN pay reportBloomington, IL · pay published by employers and employer-reported wage offers in federal filings
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
Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.
2What they are offering now
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
- Internal Registry RN - Psych AcutePermanent$60.00–$60.00/ hour
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+ 523 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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