Per diemPosted 21 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical (Med/Surg), Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) - PRN
Hospital Sisters Health System · Decatur, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
PCU and step-down nurse jobs in Decatur, IL
Registered Nurses in the Decatur area earn a median of $40.44 per hour, about $84,120 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $37.00 and $41.47. That ranks 158th of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 84th of 335 once local prices are factored in. 4 open roles with published pay are listed for Decatur. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Decatur.
- $40.44median pay per hour, Decatur
- $37–$41typical range per hour
- 800registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 4open roles with published pay
Open PCU and step-down nurse roles in Decatur
Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical (Med/Surg), Intermediate Care Unit (IMC) - PRN
Hospital Sisters Health System · Decatur, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
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Per diemPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical/Intermediate Care (Med/Surg, IMC) - PRN
Hospital Sisters Health System · Decatur, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care Unit (IMC)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Decatur, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Decatur, IL
The metro median is 3% below the Illinois statewide median of $41.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 800 registered nurses employed in the Decatur 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% | $31.72 | $65,980 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $37.00 | $76,960 | 18% below U.S. median |
| Median | $40.44 | $84,120 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $41.47 | $86,260 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.68 | $101,250 | 8% above U.S. median |
How Decatur ranks
- 158th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 84th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 7 Illinois metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for PCU and step-down 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 Decatur
- Overall prices in Decatur run 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.4, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 44% below the U.S. average (index 56.2).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $40.44 median hour buys what $45.74 buys at the national price level, 2% above 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 Decatur paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,456
- Per year: $72,792
- Per month: $6,066
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Decatur metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Decatur
| 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 PCU and step-down 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 Decatur
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Decatur, 0 of the 2 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of PCU and step-down nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur Memorial Hospital Decatur, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| St Marys Hospital Decatur, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 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 Macon County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Macon County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 22 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.
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 PCU and step-down nurses make in Decatur, IL?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in the Decatur metro area have a median pay of $40.44 per hour, about $84,120 a year. The middle half earn between $37.00 and $41.47 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Decatur a good place for PCU and step-down nurses once cost of living is counted?
Decatur ranks 84th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 158th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 12% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring PCU and step-down nurses in Decatur?
We list 4 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Decatur. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Decatur.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Decatur as a PCU and step-down 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 Decatur in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Macon 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 Decatur?
The federal per diem benchmark in Decatur 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 PCU and step-down nurses in Decatur?
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Your RN pay reportDecatur, 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
- Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full TimePermanent$38.80–$60.14/ hour
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