IL · Verified Nurse Directory
Nurses in Illinois
Illinois nurses staff Northwestern Memorial, Rush, UChicago Medicine, and Advocate Health in Chicagoland, plus downstate systems in Peoria and Springfield.
Looking for RNs? See the Registered Nurses in Illinois directory →- Active nurses
- 137,800+
- Avg. RN salary
- $83,400/yr
- Cities covered
- 1+
- State board
- IL
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Find nurses by city in Illinois
Browse verified nurses in Illinois's top metro areas.
Top nursing specialties in Illinois
Highest-demand nursing roles across Illinois hospitals and health systems.
Verify a nurse's license in Illinois
Primary source verification through the state board of nursing. Use this before hiring or referring.
Browse the full Illinois directory
All credentialed healthcare professionals in Illinois — nurses, therapists, and home-health teams.
Common questions about finding nurses in Illinois
How do I verify a nurse's license in Illinois?
Use the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation primary-source verification portal — and Nursys QuickConfirm for compact and multi-state licenses. Our directory cross-references these sources but does not replace legal primary-source verification.
How many nurses practice in Illinois?
Approximately 137,800 registered nurses currently hold an active license in Illinois, based on the most recent state board and BLS reporting.
What is the average RN salary in Illinois?
The mean annual wage for registered nurses in Illinois is roughly $83,400, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Hospital, specialty, shift differential, and years of experience can shift actual pay materially.
Which nursing specialties are in highest demand in Illinois?
Hiring volume in Illinois is currently strongest in Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, ICU Nurses roles, with continued growth in travel and home-health placements.