Hospitals in Rockford, IL
2 facilities hiring travelers, 13 openings. Advertised pay sits level with the Illinois median; a two-bedroom runs $1,170 a month at HUD fair market rent, 17% above Peoria's.
- Facilities hiring
- 2
- Openings
- 13
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,344
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,170
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Uw Health | 9 | $2,077 – $2,973 | $2,347 | 323 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Javon Bea Hospital | 4 | $2,096 – $2,430 | $2,207 | 178 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Rockford, IL runs housing 30% below, utilities 11% below and groceries and goods 6% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Rockford, IL metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 8% below |
| Housing | 30% below |
| Utilities | 11% below |
| Groceries and goods | 6% below |
| Services | at par |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Rockford is $1,170 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $890.
Illinois taxes wage income.
Against Peoria, a two-bedroom here runs 17% higher ($1,170 against $1,000).
Housing on CircleRN
4 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Rockford's hospitals.
- Remodeled 2Bed/2Bath w/ 3rd bed on finish basement — $3,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 2.3 mi
- Lovely 2 Bedroom Lower Unit in Edgewater includes garage with opener — $1,500 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 2.9 mi
- Vintage and Modern Cherry Valley Retreat — $2,500 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 4.9 mi
- 1 person 1 bedroom furnished rental — $1,350 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 7.7 mi
Common questions
- Which Rockford hospital hires travelers most?
- Uw Health, with 9 of the city's 13 openings and 323 beds. Javon Bea Hospital is second at 4. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need an Illinois license to work in Rockford?
- Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Illinois license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- How does Rockford compare with Peoria?
- Rockford's median advertised rate is $2,344 a week against $2,349 in Peoria; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,170 in Rockford and $1,000 in Peoria. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Rockford?
- Yes: 4 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals, from $1,350 a month. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does Illinois tax travel nurse pay?
- Illinois taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Rockford, IL?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Rockford, IL on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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