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Registered Nurse Travel Jobs in Illinois

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois

We currently offer 133 of the best RN travel jobs in Illinois and 38 exclusive, high-paying Registered Nurse travel nurse jobs here that you won’t find anywhere else! RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like Anna, Rock Island and Springfield. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in Illinois earned about $2,052 per week as of Sep 1, 2024. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $1,343 to $3,383 per week. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently Anna with a position for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric – Psych at $3,383 per week.

In Illinois, there are a number of hospital facilities with RN nursing staff. St. James Hospitals and Health Centers in Olympia Fields, Blessing Hospital in Quincy and LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER in Maywood are well known in Illinois.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in Illinois is Oct 29, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Psychiatric – Psych role at $3,383 per week. The latest start date for an RN job is Nov 25, 2024 for a Registered Nurse – Telemetry – Tele role at $3,047 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job including 13 weeks.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Illinois is a popular place for RN travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Top Cities in Illinois with Travel Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 133 travel Registered Nurse positions available in the state of Illinois. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Urbana, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 24 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Urbana.
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Registered Nurse – Progressive Care
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
  • 12 D,
  • November 4, 2024
  • 12
$1,971 to $2,172
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized Job Description: -The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Essential Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
  • 12 N,
  • November 25, 2024
  • 12
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized! The staff Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for a group of patients for a designated time frame and provides care to these patients via the utilization of the nursing process, nursing trends, technology, financial and human resources within the philosophy of the institution. Essential Functions: -Performs all responsibilities and duties required by unit as specific to the scope of service. -Implements procedures and theories related to the specific area of practice. -Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to assure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. -Completes initial assessment upon patient admission and develops appropriate plan of care in accordance with unit standards and that is based on patient and family needs. -Implements plan of care, nursing interventions, and patient care procedures. -Modifies plan of care based upon continuous evaluation. -Takes responsibility for patient and employee safety by reporting and/or correcting safety hazards and incidents. -Communicates with others directly and in private when necessary to resolve issues. -Offers constructive feedback to assist in the professional development of peers, and confers with colleagues to expand knowledge base. -Identifies own learning needs and takes initiative to begin appropriate solution. -Fulfills all requirements of departmental competencies. Department Specific Job Functions: -Manage care of acute and chronically ill cardiac and pulmonary patients. -Collaboratively identify patient goals of care, design and maintain care plans with patient and family. -Implement interventions as needed including medication administration and evaluation of effects. -Prepare patients for procedures, pain management, IV venipuncture, blood administration, monitor labs. -Discharge patients and provide instruction for safe transition from hospital. -Document all care using EMR. -Ensure team huddles are occurring. -Evaluation of patients. -Delegate with appropriate follow- up. -Answer call lights. -Ensure basic care such as turning, toileting, etc is done per standards of care. -Conflict management. -Professional communication with all team members.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
  • 12 D,
  • November 12, 2024
  • 13
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
  • 12 D,
  • November 12, 2024
  • 13
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
Magnet Recognized
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Highest Paying Jobs in Peoria, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 22 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Peoria.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
  • 12 N,
  • November 12, 2024
  • 12
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
  • 12 D,
  • November 12, 2024
  • 12
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
  • 12 N,
  • November 11, 2024
  • 12
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Peoria, Illinois – 61636
  • 12 N,
  • November 12, 2024
  • 12
$2,041 to $2,250
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Springfield, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 19 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Springfield.
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Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Springfield, Illinois – 62769
  • 12 N,
  • November 25, 2024
  • 13
$2,765 to $3,047
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Springfield, Illinois – 62769
  • 12 D,
  • November 25, 2024
  • 13
$2,535 to $2,794
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Springfield, Illinois – 62769
  • 12 N,
  • November 25, 2024
  • 13
$2,765 to $3,047
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
travel Exclusive
Registered Nurse – Telemetry
  • Springfield, Illinois – 62769
  • 12 N,
  • November 25, 2024
  • 13
$2,765 to $3,047
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Rock Island, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 17 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Rock Island.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
  • 12 D,
  • December 2, 2024
  • 13
$2,200 to $2,425
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
  • 12 N,
  • November 12, 2024
  • 13
$2,200 to $2,425
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
  • 10 D,
  • November 12, 2024
  • 13
$2,782 to $3,066
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
  • 12 N,
  • December 2, 2024
  • 13
$1,741 to $1,919
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery
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Highest Paying Jobs in Rockford, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has 9 travel Registered Nurse positions available in Rockford.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 12 D,
  • November 11, 2024
  • 12
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
Mid-large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 12 D,
  • November 18, 2024
  • 13
$1,900 to $2,094
Weekly Pay*
Mid-large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Cardiac Catheterization Lab
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 10 D,
  • November 11, 2024
  • 13
$2,641 to $2,911
Weekly Pay*
The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. He/she ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit’s standards of care. He/she demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy and goals of the unit and organization. Demonstrates quality and effectiveness in work habits and clinical practice. Treats staff, physicians, patients and families with consideration and respect.
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Registered Nurse – Emergency Room
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 12 N,
  • November 11, 2024
  • 7
$1,847 to $2,036
Weekly Pay*
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Statistics on RN Jobs in Illinois

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in Illinois. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in Illinois

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in Illinois?

A Registered Nurse nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,129 per week.

How much does a night shift RN travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,137 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift RN make on average in Illinois?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,089 per week based on recent job availability.

How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in Illinois?

There are currently 133 Registered Nurse travel nursing jobs available in Illinois. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in Illinois?

  • Crusader Community Health in Rockford
  • IDHS – Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee
  • Hershey Plaza Dental Center in Bloomington
  • Signify – Illinois in Chicago
  • Cunningham Children’s Home in Urbana

How long is the most common RN travel nursing contract in Illinois?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in Illinois cities based on the last 6 months.

How long is the most common contract duration for RN travel jobs in Illinois?

13 is the most common duration for a(n) Registered Nurse travel job in Illinois based on recent data.

What are the top paying RN jobs available in Illinois currently?

Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in Illinois

Cities like Peoria, Rock Island, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana currently have RN travel jobs. It’s a great state to work in and is home to facilities like Crusader Community Health, IDHS – Shapiro Developmental Center, Hershey Plaza Dental Center, Signify – Illinois and Cunningham Children’s Home which all have RN departments.

Healthcare Facilities in Illinois that offer Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Illinois area that have historically offered jobs for Registered Nurse professionals.

St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St.
Shifts
8 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
15, 13, and 107
Address
800 East Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL 62769
Riverside Healthcare
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 16, 13, 4, and 8
Address
350 N Wall St
Kankakee, IL 60901
Genesis Medical Center – Silvis Fka Genesis Medical Center – Illini Campus
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 4
Address
801 ILLINI DR.
Silvis, IL 61282
Herrin Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
201 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
St. James Hospitals and Health Centers
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, and 10
Address
20201 South Crawford Avenue
Olympia Fields, IL 60461
LOYOLA UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Case Manager Oncology Operating Room Telemetry
Address
2160 S 1st Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 10
Departments
Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Operating Room Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
8201 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
Nearby Neighborhoods
Colonial Gardens (61103), Normandy Heights (61109), Victory Homes (61109), Pine Manor (61109), Harrison Avenue Gardens (61104)
Blessing Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
1005 Broadway St
Quincy, IL 62301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Woodlawn Court (62301), Northridge (62306), Grandview Acres (62301), Northbrook (62301), South Park Terrace (62301)
Harrisburg Medical Center
Shifts
12 E and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room
Address
100 Dr Warren Tuttle Dr
Harrisburg, IL 62946
Encompass Health – Rehab Institute Southern Illinois
Shifts
12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
2351 Frank Scott Pkwy East
O Fallon, IL 62269

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