PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac/Pulmonary
Hospital Sisters Health System · Litchfield, IL
$32.00–$48.30/ hour
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Registered Nurse jobs in Litchfield, IL
The median registered nurse pay in Illinois is $41.54 per hour ($86,410 a year), with the typical range running from $38.05 to $49.84. 6 open roles with published pay are listed for Litchfield. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Litchfield. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Litchfield.
- $41.54median pay per hour, Illinois
- $38–$50typical range per hour
- 6open roles with published pay
Open Registered Nurse roles in Litchfield
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Litchfield, IL
$32.00–$48.30/ hour
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PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (ED)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Litchfield, IL
$32.00–$48.30/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Women & Infants (WIC)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Litchfield, IL
$32.00–$48.30/ hour
PermanentPosted 9 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) - Women & Infants (WIC)
Hospital Sisters Health System · Litchfield, IL
$32.00–$48.30/ hour
PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
RN Residency and Nurse Extern II - Summer 2027 Grads
Hospital Sisters Health System · Litchfield, IL
$32.00–$48.30/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield 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 Litchfield
| 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 Litchfield
CMS lists 1 hospital in Litchfield, 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 Francis Hospital Litchfield, IL | Critical access | 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 Montgomery County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery County (1 population-group, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield, IL | 43 mi | $39.27/hr | 112,949 |
| Florissant, MO | 44 mi | $39.69/hr | 51,290 |
| St. Louis, MO | 49 mi | $39.69/hr | 279,695 |
| St. Charles, MO | 53 mi | $39.69/hr | 72,458 |
| St. Peters, MO | 57 mi | $39.69/hr | 61,398 |
| Decatur, IL | 61 mi | $40.44/hr | 68,763 |
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.
Litchfield city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Litchfield, 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 Litchfield?
We list 6 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Litchfield. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Litchfield.
Do I need a Illinois license to work in Litchfield 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 Litchfield in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Montgomery 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 Litchfield?
The federal per diem benchmark in Litchfield 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 Litchfield?
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Your RN pay reportLitchfield, 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
+ 523 more in your report. Each one has pay, shift and start date.
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