PermanentPosted today
Chief Nursing Officer - Administration
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Evanston, IL
$180k–$200k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
Healthcare jobs in Illinois
1,401 open roles with published pay from 31 employers in Illinois, the pay each profession gets here, the hospitals, the license rules and the tax picture, in one place.
- Not in compactNurse Licensure Compact
- AppliesState income tax on wages
- CentralTime zone
- 193hospitals in the CMS directory
- 1,401roles with published pay
- $40.85median pay per hour
- $23–$54typical published range
- 31employers hiring
RN postings in Illinois carry a median of $42.69 per hour (about $88,795 a year), −11% against the US posted median of $47.81. That is #30 of 41 states with at least 10 RN postings.
CMS lists 193 hospitals in Illinois across 136 cities, 177 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. 49 of the 136 rated hospitals have 4 or 5 stars.
Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact and taxes wage income. Central time.
What healthcare pays in Illinois
Pay by profession for Illinois, with the source behind every figure.
| Profession | Typical range / hr | Median / hr | Per year | vs US | Based on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $34–$54 | $42.69 | $88,795 | −11% | 525 postings |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | $18–$27 | $20.75 | $43,160 | −9% | 117 postings |
| Medical Assistant | $19–$33 | $23.48 | $48,838 | −10% | 108 postings |
| Phlebotomist | $18–$25 | $21.12 | $43,930 | −9% | 75 postings |
| Physical Therapist | $38–$58 | $47.14 | $98,051 | −4% | 53 postings |
| Radiologic Technologist | $27–$43 | $33.50 | $69,680 | −15% | 39 postings |
| Respiratory Therapist | $31–$50 | $40.72 | $84,698 | −2% | 39 postings |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $23–$40 | $32.26 | $67,101 | +2% | 38 postings |
| Nurse Practitioner | $41–$70 | $56.25 | $116,990 | −17% | 34 postings |
| Occupational Therapist | $34–$55 | $43.61 | $90,719 | −10% | 34 postings |
| Nurse Manager & Leadership | $42–$67 | $51.97 | $108,098 | −13% | 33 postings |
| Physician Assistant | $55–$82 | $64.92 | $135,044 | −8% | 28 postings |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonographer | $34–$55 | $44.90 | $93,392 | −5% | 25 postings |
| Pharmacist | $55–$85 | $67.75 | $140,920 | −7% | 23 postings |
| CT Technologist | $33–$53 | $40.88 | $85,020 | −14% | 22 postings |
| Dental Assistant | $18–$24 | $20.50 | $42,640 | −7% | 22 postings |
| MRI Technologist | $34–$53 | $43.06 | $89,565 | −9% | 18 postings |
| Surgical Technologist | $22–$40 | $31.37 | $65,250 | −16% | 17 postings |
| Registered Dietitian | $29–$52 | $37.46 | $77,917 | −2% | 17 postings |
| Dental Hygienist | $47–$57 | $52.50 | $109,200 | −3% | 16 postings |
| Pharmacy Technician | $18–$28 | $21.73 | $45,198 | −18% | 14 postings |
| Speech-Language Pathologist | $34–$56 | $45.70 | $95,056 | −7% | 12 postings |
| Medical Laboratory Scientist | $25–$44 | $34.36 | $71,469 | −13% | 12 postings |
| Patient Access Representative | $19–$30 | $21.43 | $44,574 | −13% | 10 postings |
Postings: the range employers published, collected October 15, 2026. The range shown is the typical span, from the 25th to the 75th percentile. The comparison column is against the national figure measured the same way. Annual pay is hourly pay times 2,080 hours. Employer-by-employer tables and month-by-month history arrive with your Shift Report.
Hiring now in Illinois
1,401 roles with published pay (1,279 permanent, 117 per diem, 5 remote). 1,001 were posted in the last 30 days.
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Pharmacist (Outpatient)
Veterans Health Administration · Chicago, IL
$142k–$185k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
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Addiction Recovery Services - Psychiatric Mental Health - Nurse Practitioner
The Carle Foundation · Danville, IL
$60.72–$78.94/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Advanced Practice Provider, NP or PA-C, Cardiology Heart Failure, Park Ridge
Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL
$54.90–$82.35/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Internal Registry RN - Psych Acute
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$60.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted today
Physical Therapist - Inpatient - Weekends
Mercy · Illinois
$60.00–$60.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Clinical Pharmacist
OSF Healthcare System · Evergreen Park, IL
$59.90–$70.47/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Pharmacist
Hospital Sisters Health System · Springfield, IL
$52.50–$77.18/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Virtual Family Nurse Practitioner - IL Licensed
One Medical · Chicago, IL
$59.10–$65.50/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted today
Nurse Manager RN - Nurse Administration
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Chicago, IL
$96k–$140k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Physical Therapist - Full Time
Select Medical · Chicago, IL
$90k–$121k/ year
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse, Patient Navigator - Full Time
Mercy · Illinois
$38.80–$60.14/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Browse Illinois jobs by profession
- Registered Nurse525
- Licensed Practical Nurse38
- Certified Nursing Assistant117
- Nurse Practitioner34
- CRNA4
- Radiologic Technologist39
- CT Technologist22
- Respiratory Therapist39
- Surgical Technologist17
- Physical Therapist53
- Occupational Therapist34
- Speech-Language Pathologist12
- Medical Coder5
- Patient Access Representative10
- Pharmacist23
- Pharmacy Technician14
- Medical Laboratory Scientist12
- Phlebotomist75
- Biomedical Equipment Technician3
- MRI Technologist18
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer25
- Cath Lab Technologist5
- Nuclear Medicine Technologist8
- Physician Assistant28
- Nurse Case Manager3
- Nurse Manager & Leadership33
- Registered Dietitian17
- Clinical Social Worker10
- Medical Assistant108
- Sterile Processing Technician6
- Dentist4
- Dental Hygienist16
- Dental Assistant22
- Dental Office Manager7
Who is hiring in Illinois
Employers with the most roles carrying published pay.
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| OSF Healthcare System | 283 | $42.58 | RN (149), CNA (26) |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 210 | $44.47 | RN (80), LPN / LVN (17) |
| Mercy | 189 | $43.06 | RN (60), Medical Assistant (23) |
| Hospital Sisters Health System | 187 | $40.72 | RN (104), Nurse Leader (10) |
| Silver Cross Hospital | 116 | $38.75 | RN (60), CNA (34) |
| Advocate Health | 77 | $44.38 | Medical Assistant (26), RN (23) |
| Southern Illinois Healthcare | 53 | $38.98 | RN (12), Medical Assistant (9) |
| Labcorp | 39 | $21 | Phlebotomist (39) |
| Aspen Dental | 28 | $22.50 | Dental Assistant (14), Office Manager (6) |
| Select Medical | 27 | $38.50 | PT (13), OT (10) |
Employers reporting wage offers in Illinois
| Employer | Wage offers | Median / hr | Professions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt Park Health | 10 | $40 | RN (10) |
| Saint Anthony Hospital | 9 | $46 | RN (9) |
| Resilience Healthcare Chicago Graduate Education Foundation | 9 | $40 | RN (9) |
| Northwestern Memorial HealthCare | 9 | $39.66 | Lab Scientist (8), Dietitian (1) |
| Trinity Medical Center | 9 | $33.47 | Lab Scientist (9) |
| Grandison Management, Inc. | 8 | $32.10 | PT (4), OT (4) |
| Jackson Park Hospital Foundation | 7 | $38.07 | RN (7) |
| Crawford Hospital District | 7 | $42.02 | Lab Scientist (5), PT (2) |
Employer-reported wage offers in PERM and LCA filings with the U.S. Department of Labor, decided July 2025 – June 2026. These are wage offers, not job postings, and staffing firms appear alongside hospitals.
Cities in Illinois
| City | Roles | Median pay / hr | Most hired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 161 | $44.47 | RN |
| New Lenox | 119 | $38.75 | RN |
| Peoria | 115 | $42.01 | RN |
| Springfield | 68 | $42.50 | RN |
| Rockford | 37 | $45.75 | RN |
| O'Fallon | 32 | $40 | RN |
| Bloomington | 32 | $42.69 | RN |
| Olympia Fields | 28 | $44.47 | RN |
| Joliet | 27 | $44.91 | RN |
| Aurora | 27 | $44.37 | RN |
| Elgin | 22 | $33.38 | RN |
| Evanston | 21 | $41.97 | RN |
| Decatur | 20 | $42.50 | RN |
| Kankakee | 17 | $44.47 | RN |
| Highland | 17 | $38.65 | RN |
City guides
- Chicago
- New Lenox
- Peoria
- Springfield
- Rockford
- Bloomington
- O'Fallon
- Olympia Fields
- Aurora
- Joliet
- Elgin
- Evanston
- Decatur
- Highland
- Kankakee
- Peru
- Effingham
- Galesburg
- Evergreen Park
- Des Plaines
- Alton
- Park Ridge
- Dixon
- Danville
- Breese
- Naperville
- Skokie
- Champaign
- Oak Lawn
- Downers Grove
- Crystal Lake
- Litchfield
- McHenry
- Orland Park
- Greenville
- Waukegan
- Pekin
- Shelbyville
- Northlake
Pay by city
Hospitals in Illinois
How Illinois's hospital market is built.
- 193hospitals listed by CMS
- 175with emergency services
- 83Birthing-Friendly designated
- 49rated 4 or 5 stars
By type
- Acute care: 119
- Critical access: 55
- Psychiatric: 16
- Children's: 3
By ownership
- Nonprofit: 140
- Government and federal: 35
- For-profit: 17
- Other: 1
Where the hospitals are
| City | Hospitals | Rated 4+ stars |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago | 33 | 6 |
| Alton | 3 | 2 |
| Peoria | 3 | 0 |
| Elgin | 3 | 2 |
| Springfield | 3 | 0 |
| Rockford | 3 | 0 |
| Evanston | 2 | 1 |
| Aurora | 2 | 1 |
Highest-rated hospitals
- Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington · 5 of 5 stars
- Memorial Hospital, Belleville · 5 of 5 stars
- Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital, Evanston · 5 of 5 stars
- Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital, Lake Forest · 5 of 5 stars
- Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Winfield · 5 of 5 stars
- Northwestern Medicine Delnor Community Hospital, Geneva · 5 of 5 stars
- Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, Dekalb · 5 of 5 stars
- Northwestern Medicine Mchenry, Mchenry · 5 of 5 stars
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago · 5 of 5 stars
- Rush University Medical Center, Chicago · 5 of 5 stars
Hospitals in Illinois with open jobs nearby
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. This is a directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients. Star ratings are the CMS overall rating and cover acute care, critical access and children's hospitals that are rated.
Licensing in Illinois
What the compact means here
Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the Illinois board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate.
How to get licensed here
- Ask the Illinois board of nursing which application applies to you (endorsement, and whether your current license is eligible).
- Request license verification from every state where you hold or held a nursing license. Many boards use Nursys for this.
- Complete the background check and fingerprinting if the board requires it, and send transcripts or exam proof if asked.
- Ask the board whether a temporary permit exists while your application is processed, and whether it covers the role you are taking.
- Plan on several weeks. Processing time varies by board and by how fast your verifications arrive, so start before you accept a start date in Illinois.
Other healthcare professions
Allied health, pharmacy, therapy, laboratory and imaging licenses and certifications are issued state by state and are not covered by the nurse compact. Some states accept national certification, others require their own license. Ask your recruiter which credential Illinois requires for your role before you commit to dates.
Compact status changes as states implement the law. This reflects our records as of October 15, 2026. Confirm eligibility with the Illinois board of nursing or at nursecompact.org before you accept a role. Nurse Licensure Compact guide · Compact license map · Our agency licenses
Taxes and take-home pay in Illinois
Illinois taxes wage income, and rates and rules change, so use the current rate from your state tax agency. Federal income tax, Social Security and Medicare apply on top. If you work here on a travel assignment, your tax home decides whether housing and meals stipends are tax-free, and that is a question for your tax professional. Put your own rates into the take-home pay calculator and the travel nurse pay calculator.
Working with Valorem Health in Illinois
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- 1Tell us what and where
Your profession and a city in Illinois. It takes a minute.
- 2Get your Shift Report
An email within 24 hours on business days, with pay at named employers and the roles open now.
- 3Reply to what fits
One click on a role. Nothing is submitted without your written OK.
- 4One recruiter, start to finish
The same person from the first email to the first shift. They write only after you reply.
Your recruiter in Illinois
- Hannah Schultz, Clinical Recruiter, Travel Nursing
Neighboring states
Where a nurse working near the Illinois line might also look.
Common questions
Is Illinois a compact nursing state?
Illinois is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026. A nurse licensed in another state applies to the Illinois board of nursing for a license by endorsement before working here, even if that license is multistate. Check your own eligibility with your state board of nursing or at nursecompact.org.
How do I get a nursing license in Illinois?
Apply to the Illinois board of nursing for a license by endorsement. Verify your licenses, complete the background check if required, ask about a temporary permit and plan on several weeks.
Does Illinois tax wages?
Yes. Illinois taxes wage income. Rates change, so check your state tax agency before you compare offers.
How much do RNs make in Illinois?
The median RN pay is $42.69 per hour, about $88,795 a year, based on 525 RN postings with published pay. The typical range runs from $34 to $54 per hour.
How many hospitals are in Illinois?
CMS lists 193 hospitals in Illinois, 177 of them acute care, critical access or children's hospitals. Hospital facts on our pages come from the CMS Hospital General Information file.
Who is hiring in Illinois?
31 employers published roles with pay in Illinois, led by OSF Healthcare System with 283. The list above shows the employers with the most roles.
Does Valorem Health place healthcare staff in Illinois?
Yes. We place nurses, allied health professionals and hospital office staff in all 50 states and DC, including Illinois. Your recruiter contacts you by email only, and only after you ask.
What does it cost me?
Nothing. Candidates never pay, because employers pay us. Your Shift Report is free and so is the recruiter who sends it.
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- 1Pay for your role at other hospitals
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Your RN pay reportIllinois · 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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