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Registered Nurse RN Hospice
OSF Healthcare System · Champaign, IL
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Registered Nurse jobs in Champaign, IL
The median registered nurse pay in the Champaign area is $39.40 per hour ($81,960 a year), with the typical range running from $36.41 to $46.11. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Champaign. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Champaign. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Champaign.
- $39.40median pay per hour, Champaign
- $36–$46typical range per hour
- 3,740registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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RN - Pre/Post Surgicenter
The Carle Foundation · Champaign, IL
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Temporary Registered Nurse (RN) - $70/hour
Universal Health Services · Champaign, IL
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RN - Patient Advisory
The Carle Foundation · Champaign, IL
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RN - Family Practice
The Carle Foundation · Champaign, IL
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Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health
Universal Health Services · Champaign, IL
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Registered Nurse (RN) - New Graduate Opportunity
Universal Health Services · Champaign, IL
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RN - Patient Clinical Services
The Carle Foundation · Champaign, IL
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RN - Dermatology
The Carle Foundation · Champaign, IL
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RN - Eye
The Carle Foundation · Champaign, IL
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RN - Quality Nurse Specialist
The Carle Foundation · Champaign, IL
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RN - Rheumatology
The Carle Foundation · Champaign, IL
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Champaign, IL
The metro median is 5% below the Illinois statewide median of $41.54 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 3,740 registered nurses employed in the Champaign-Urbana metro area, 35.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.68).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.47 | $65,460 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $36.41 | $75,730 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Median | $39.40 | $81,960 | 12% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $46.11 | $95,910 | 2% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $48.36 | $100,590 | 7% above U.S. median |
How Champaign ranks
- 189th of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 184th of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 4th of 7 Illinois metro areas
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 Champaign
- Overall prices in Champaign-Urbana run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.7, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 28% below the U.S. average (index 71.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $39.40 median hour buys what $42.50 buys at the national price level, 6% 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 Champaign paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,418
- Per year: $70,920
- Per month: $5,910
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Champaign-Urbana metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Champaign
| 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 registered 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 Champaign
CMS lists 1 hospital in Champaign. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pavilion Champaign, IL | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Champaign County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Champaign 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.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Decatur, IL | 39 mi | $40.44/hr | 68,763 |
| Bloomington, IL | 44 mi | $38.49/hr | 79,232 |
| Normal, IL | 47 mi | $38.49/hr | 53,304 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 66 mi | $38.05/hr | 58,531 |
| Springfield, IL | 76 mi | $39.27/hr | 112,949 |
| Lafayette, IN | 77 mi | $37.18/hr | 71,757 |
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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 registered nurses make in Champaign, IL?
Registered Nurses in the Champaign-Urbana metro area have a median pay of $39.40 per hour, about $81,960 a year. The middle half earn between $36.41 and $46.11 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Champaign a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
Champaign-Urbana ranks 184th of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 189th of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Champaign?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Champaign. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Champaign.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Champaign as a registered 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 Champaign in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Champaign 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 Champaign?
The federal per diem benchmark in Champaign 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 registered nurses in Champaign?
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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.
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- Internal Registry RN - Psych AcutePermanent$60.00–$60.00/ hour
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