PRN Registered Nurse (RN)

Centurion Health

Centralia, Illinois

Posted Aug 28

Unit and setting: Correctional
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

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New grads: Welcomed

What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Illinois PRN rolesIllinois PRN postings that state pay run $30/hr to $55/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $48/hr, across 390 postings.
Shift differential: +$4/hr

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) with company match

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Paid time off
Paid holidays
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education benefits

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Preceptors and orientation

Employer Educator role in Illinois DOC plans clinical education, nurse mentoring programs, conferences, and in-services (remote with regional travel).

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Scheduling

Examples: nights 5:30pm–6:00am three shifts/week rotating weekends; days Mon–Fri; PT Friday 1:30–10pm; RN supervisor mainly 8:00am–4:30pm with floor/admin mix. Travel RNs float across IN facilities.

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Hourly salary of $44.71/hour plus a PRN differential of $4/hour.

We offer an evening differential of $4/hour and a night differential of $3/hour.

Centurion is proud to be the provider of comprehensive services to the Illinois Department of Corrections. We are currently seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Centralia Correctional Center in Centralia, IL.

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing holistic nursing care within the appropriate scope of practice to incarcerated patients while working under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) and/or Nursing Supervisor and collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to identify, assess, and respond to a wide range of physical, psychological, and social needs of patients.

Shift: PRN

Associate's degree required

Registered Nurse (RN) license or ability to obtain one required

Must be appropriately and actively certified in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check

We offer excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

Health, dental, vision, disability and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Paid holidays

Flexible Spending Account

Continuing Education benefits

Much more...

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In Centralia, IL

Centralia, IL

Living costs about the same as the US average

Life in Centralia, IL

NeighborhoodsCentralia's residential layout is defined by historic corridors and midtown blocks that extend outward from the downtown rail core. Neighborhood streets such as North Hickory Street, Woods Lane, and Junction Street showcase mature trees alongside quiet residential parcels. Housing ranges from central midtown pockets, including walkable blocks on the northwest side, to quieter single-family neighborhoods bordering Foundation Park and Fairview Park. Commuting across town or toward surrounding Marion County workplaces is typically swift and free of metropolitan congestion.

Centralia's residential layout is defined by historic corridors and midtown blocks that extend outward from the downtown rail core. Neighborhood streets such as North Hickory Street, Woods Lane, and Junction Street showcase mature trees alongside quiet residential parcels.

Housing ranges from central midtown pockets, including walkable blocks on the northwest side, to quieter single-family neighborhoods bordering Foundation Park and Fairview Park. Commuting across town or toward surrounding Marion County workplaces is typically swift and free of metropolitan congestion.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: areavibes.com Source 2: agoda.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: homes.com

Getting aroundCommuting in Centralia is exceptionally brief, with typical drive times averaging around 12 minutes to reach local healthcare facilities and municipal centers. Nearly all residents commute by personal automobile, as public transit coverage is virtually nonexistent and dedicated bike commuting is minimal. Regional travel links rely on local highways connecting through Marion County, while regional rail connections and passenger train traffic remain a visible part of the town's daily rhythm.

Commuting in Centralia is exceptionally brief, with typical drive times averaging around 12 minutes to reach local healthcare facilities and municipal centers. Nearly all residents commute by personal automobile, as public transit coverage is virtually nonexistent and dedicated bike commuting is minimal.

Regional travel links rely on local highways connecting through Marion County, while regional rail connections and passenger train traffic remain a visible part of the town's daily rhythm.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: kurby.ai Source 4: homes.com

OutdoorsRecreational outdoor activity centers around Fairview Park, which features the historic Railroad Village complete with an authentic steam locomotive and aircraft displays. Foundation Park offers expansive green space, walking paths, and event grounds, complemented by neighborhood amenities like Laura Leake Park, Point Park, and the Bark Park. Boaters, anglers, and kayakers frequent nearby Raccoon Lake and Lake Centralia, while runners and walkers utilize wooded trails at the local community college.

Recreational outdoor activity centers around Fairview Park, which features the historic Railroad Village complete with an authentic steam locomotive and aircraft displays. Foundation Park offers expansive green space, walking paths, and event grounds, complemented by neighborhood amenities like Laura Leake Park, Point Park, and the Bark Park.

Boaters, anglers, and kayakers frequent nearby Raccoon Lake and Lake Centralia, while runners and walkers utilize wooded trails at the local community college.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: cityofcentralia.org Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: niche.com

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Centralia, Illinois, offers relocating nurses a distinct blend of railroad heritage, spacious municipal parks, and an unhurried small-town pace in Marion County. Life here is punctuated by the regular chimes of the 165-foot Centralia Carillon bell tower and major civic traditions like the annual Balloon Fest at Foundation Park. Daily routines are straightforward: hospital commutes rarely exceed 12 minutes, eliminating urban traffic stress. Downtown gathering hubs include Rail Coffee Room for morning coffee and the historic Centralia House for dinner, while outdoor downtime is spent fishing on Lake Centralia or walking through Fairview Park. The residential landscape leans heavily toward character-rich historic homes, including Sears kit houses and turn-of-the-century bungalows. The tradeoff for this relaxed lifestyle is an aging local housing inventory and a quiet commercial scene with limited nightlife and youth entertainment, though St. Louis sits roughly an hour away whenever broader cultural or specialty services are needed.

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As of 2026-03Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: cityofcentralia.org Source 3: niche.com Source 4: homes.com

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