PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Women and Infant
Hospital Sisters Health System · Effingham, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Effingham, IL
Pay for registered nurses in Illinois centers on $41.54 per hour, or about $86,410 a year. The lower quarter earns under $38.05 and the upper quarter over $49.84. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Effingham. That is 8% below the U.S. median of $45.00 per hour. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Effingham.
- $41.54median pay per hour, Illinois
- $38–$50typical range per hour
- 8open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Effingham
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Unit (Med/Surg)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Effingham, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
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PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Effingham, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN Residency and Nurse Extern II - Winter 2026 Grads
Hospital Sisters Health System · Effingham, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Women and Infants
Hospital Sisters Health System · Effingham, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) -Emergency Department (ED)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Effingham, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical Unit (Med/Surg)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Effingham, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN Residency and Nurse Extern II - Summer 2027 Grads
Hospital Sisters Health System · Effingham, IL
$34.00–$51.00/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Effingham, IL
Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 139,900 registered nurses employed in Illinois.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $31.22 | $64,940 | 31% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $38.05 | $79,140 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Median | $41.54 | $86,410 | 8% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $49.84 | $103,670 | 11% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $54.00 | $112,320 | 20% above U.S. median |
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.
Estimate your Effingham paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,495
- Per year: $74,772
- Per month: $6,231
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for Illinois. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Effingham
| 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 Effingham
CMS lists 1 hospital in Effingham, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Anthonys Memorial Hospital Effingham, IL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 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 Effingham County
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Effingham County (1 population-group). The highest-scoring one rates 16 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 | 55 mi | $40.44/hr | 68,763 |
| Terre Haute, IN | 67 mi | $38.05/hr | 58,531 |
| Champaign, IL | 70 mi | $39.40/hr | 91,961 |
| Springfield, IL | 74 mi | $39.27/hr | 112,949 |
| Evansville, IN | 96 mi | $38.00/hr | 115,395 |
| Bloomington, IL | 96 mi | $38.49/hr | 79,232 |
Registered Nurse jobs in Illinois · Registered 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.
Other healthcare roles in Effingham
Effingham city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Effingham, IL?
Registered Nurses in Illinois have a median pay of $41.54 per hour, about $86,410 a year. The middle half earn between $38.05 and $49.84 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring registered nurses in Effingham?
We list 8 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Effingham. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Effingham.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Effingham 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 Effingham in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 1 active primary care shortage designation that include Effingham 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 Effingham?
The federal per diem benchmark in Effingham 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.
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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
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
+ 523 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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