Staffing, in the hospital's own words

Illinois Nurse-to-Patient Ratios: State Law and Hospitals' Postings

2525 nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Illinois today, 2525 of them for nurses. Read every night from the employers' own job boards.

Updated 9 Nov 2026, 08:05 UTC

What Illinois law requires

Nurse staffing committee or plan
Illinois hospitals must run a nursing care committee and follow a written unit-by-unit staffing plan with minimum nurse-to-patient needs.
“Every hospital shall implement a written hospital-wide staffing plan, prepared by a nursing care committee or committees, that provides for minimum direct care professional registered nurse-to-patient staffing needs for each inpatient care unit, including inpatient emergency departments.” 210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(1) (source: 210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(1))
Public reporting of staffing
Illinois hospitals must post the written staffing plan conspicuously and give a copy to any member of the public who asks.
“A copy of the written staffing plan shall be provided to any member of the general public upon request.” 210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(3) (source: 210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(3))

From Illinois's own code or health department, read 9 Nov 2026. The ratios below are what each hospital's own posting states for its unit, and every state's law is on the ratio hub.

Ratio stated registered nurse and LPN jobs in Illinois

25 jobs, newest first.

Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Freeport, ILCross Country Healthcare · Freeport, IL · today1:2 to 1:3. “...Additional Information: Patient assignment ratios are generally 1:2–3, with lower-acuity patients included as appropriate. Common diagnoses include...”$2,422/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Jacksonville, ILCross Country Healthcare · Jacksonville, IL · 3d ago1:6. “...and geriatric patients in a medical-surgical setting with a typical 1:6 patient ratio. Responsibilities include supporting observation and inpatient care,...”$2,125/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Dixon, ILCross Country Healthcare · Dixon, IL · 3d ago1:5. “...care setting. The role supports a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, with potential assignment of up to six patients, and requires experience caring for...”$2,269/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Evanston, ILCross Country Healthcare · Evanston, IL · 3d ago1:2. “...Neuro and stroke patient assignments typically maintain a 1:2 ratio, with occasional 1:3 assignments. Orientation includes classroom and...”$2,168/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Intermediate Care Unit - Springfield, ILCross Country Healthcare · Springfield, IL · 3d ago1:4. “...patients in a fast-paced intermediate care setting with a typical 1:4 patient ratio and diverse diagnoses. The role requires advanced telemetry, cardiac,...”$2,125/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Decatur, ILCross Country Healthcare · Decatur, IL · 4d ago1:4. “...120 daily visits and a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4. Job Details Schedule: Night shifts, either four 12-hour shifts or three 12-hour...”$2,897/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Kankakee, ILCross Country Healthcare · Kankakee, IL · 4d ago1:5 to 1:6. “...unit with approximately 31 beds and a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5–6. Experience with radial band and femoral cardiac catheterization recovery is...”$2,168/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Dixon, ILCross Country Healthcare · Dixon, IL · 4d ago1:3. “...Additional Information: Patient assignments typically follow a 1:3 ratio for actual intensive care patients. Common patient conditions include...”$2,168/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical With Telemetry - Alton, ILCross Country Healthcare · Alton, IL · 5d ago1:5. “...charting. Ability to care for a typical nighttime patient ratio of 1:5. Preferred Qualifications: Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification....”$2,104/wk
Registered Nurse - Stepdown / Critical CareSSM Health · Mount Vernon, IL and 6 more · 6d ago1:1 to 1:3. “...and inspired to make a lasting impact. Patient to nurse ratio: 1:1 or 3:1 depending on patient acuity Department: Stepdown Schedule: 7p-7a, every 3rd...”
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Quincy, ILCross Country Healthcare · Quincy, IL · 6d ago1:2. “...intensive care unit maintains a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. Patient populations and clinical conditions may include trauma, sepsis, diabetic...”$2,306/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Orthopedic Floor - Peoria, ILCross Country Healthcare · Peoria, IL · 1w ago1:4 to 1:5. “...trauma patients with fractures. Typical nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4–5 during 12-hour day shifts and 1:5–6 during 12-hour night shifts. A patient care...”$2,295/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Step Down Unit - Rockford, ILCross Country Healthcare · Rockford, IL · 1w ago1:3 to 1:4. “...Additional Information: Patient assignments typically maintain a 1:3–4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Clinical responsibilities include tracheostomy care,...”$2,295/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical With Telemetry - Rock Island, ILCross Country Healthcare · Rock Island, IL · 1w ago1:5 to 1:7. “...drains, and central lines. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:5–7, and collaboration with patient care technicians is expected. Holiday coverage may...”$2,217–$3,151/wk
Registered Nurse - ICU PRN NightsDeaconess Health System · Mount Vernon, IL · 1w ago1:2. “...opportunities to help you succeed. Why You'll Love Working Here 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios that support safe, quality patient care Care for a diverse...”$35.00–$45.00/hr
Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Belleville, ILCross Country Healthcare · Belleville, IL · 1w ago1:3. “...role includes caring for diverse emergency conditions, supporting a 1:3 patient ratio, and performing advanced procedures such as intubations, chest tube...”$1,955/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Belleville, ILCross Country Healthcare · Belleville, IL · 1w ago1:5 to 1:6. “...is provided to adults in a telemetry setting with typical ratios of 1:5–6. Clinical responsibilities include cardiac monitoring, management of dysrhythmias,...”$2,118–$2,136/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Rockford, ILCross Country Healthcare · Rockford, IL · 1w ago1:5 to 1:6. “...23-bed neuro-telemetry unit with typical nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:5–6, working 12-hour night shifts. Job Details Required Qualifications: Basic Life...”$2,295/wk
Registered Nurse Surgical Intermediate Part Time NightsNorthwestern Medicine · Winfield, IL · 1w ago1:3 to 1:4. “...will be provided by registered nurses with an ideal ratio of 1:3-4 patients for step down level of care. The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the...”
Travel Registered Nurse - Pediatric Intensive Care Unit - Peoria, ILCross Country Healthcare · Peoria, IL · 2w ago1:1 to 1:2. “...cardiovascular intensive care diagnoses. Typical patient ratios are 1:1 to 1:2. Responsibilities include recognizing cardiac rhythm changes and understanding...”$2,422/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Emergency Room - Marion, ILCross Country Healthcare · Marion, IL · 2w ago1:3 to 1:4. “...through 02/14/2027. The emergency department has 12 beds with a 1:3–4 patient ratio. Staff members must be adaptable, flexible, resilient, and able to...”$2,078/wk
Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit - Decatur, ILCross Country Healthcare · Decatur, IL · 2w ago1:2. “...hypothermia protocols; and cardiac intensive care patient ratios of 1:2. Additional Information: The unit includes 20 beds with typical patient ratios of...”$2,125/wk
Registered Nurse (RN)- ICUAdvocate Health · Barrington, IL and 10 more · 2w ago1:1 to 1:2. “...post-operative care. With a typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2, our nurses practice at the top of their license and thrive in an environment...”$38.20–$57.30/hr
Registered Nurse - ICU PRN DaysDeaconess Health System · Mount Vernon, IL · 3w ago1:2. “...opportunities to help you succeed. Why You'll Love Working Here 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratios that support safe, quality patient care Care for a diverse...”$35.00–$45.00/hr
Travel Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Floor - Murphysboro, ILCross Country Healthcare · Murphysboro, IL · 1mo ago1:5. “...based on workload and patient care needs, with patient ratios of 1:5 for Medsurg, 1:5-6 for Swing Bed, and 1:3-4 for PCU, particularly when patients are...”$1,967/wk

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Frequently asked questions

How many nurse-to-patient ratio healthcare jobs are open in Illinois?

25 today: 25 registered nurse and LPN jobs.

How much do nurse-to-patient ratio nurses make in Illinois?

Too few nurse-to-patient ratio nursing jobs in Illinois state an hourly rate for a figure; each job here shows the pay its posting states.

Does Illinois have a nurse-to-patient ratio law?

Not fixed ratios: Illinois hospitals must run a nursing care committee and follow a written unit-by-unit staffing plan with minimum nurse-to-patient needs. (210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(1)) Illinois hospitals must post the written staffing plan conspicuously and give a copy to any member of the public who asks. (210 ILCS 85/10.10(c)(3)) The law's own words are on this page.

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