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Registered Nurses in Illinois
A verified list of Registered Nurses (RNs) licensed in Illinois. Illinois nurses staff Northwestern Memorial, Rush, UChicago Medicine, and Advocate Health in Chicagoland, plus downstate systems in Peoria and Springfield. Every RN is cross-checked against the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
- Active RNs in state
- 137,800+
- Mean RN wage
- $83,400/yr
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Browse Registered Nurses in Illinois
Verified Illinois RNs available through HealthcareApex. Open any profile for license status and specialty experience.
We're expanding our verified RN listings in Illinois. In the meantime, browse the national RN directory or neighboring states below.
Registered Nurses by city in Illinois
Drill into Illinois's top metro areas for city-level RN directories.
RN specialties in Illinois
Every nursing specialty rolls up to the RN license. Drill into the specialty you need.
Verify an RN license in Illinois
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Registered Nurses in Illinois — questions answered
How do I verify an RN license in Illinois?
Use the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation primary-source verification portal. Every RN listing on HealthcareApex links back to those primary sources.
Where do Registered Nurses work in Illinois?
Illinois nurses staff Northwestern Memorial, Rush, UChicago Medicine, and Advocate Health in Chicagoland, plus downstate systems in Peoria and Springfield.
How much do Registered Nurses earn in Illinois?
The mean annual wage for RNs in Illinois is roughly $83,400, per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data. Shift differentials, specialty certifications, and travel-contract premiums can shift actual pay materially.
How many Registered Nurses practice in Illinois?
Approximately 137,800 RNs currently hold an active license in Illinois, based on the most recent Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and BLS reporting.