Illinois / Veterans' Affairs / Registered Nurse II

Job-title file

Registered Nurse II

Provide direct patient care — assess conditions, administer treatment and medication, and coordinate with physicians.

167 employees hold this title in Veterans' Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $123,000, above the department median of $66,500.

Employees: 167
Total payroll: $19.7M
Role median: $123,000
Agency median: $66,500
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,700$204,420+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 167 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Illinois

Registered Nurse II is held in 5 Illinois departments. In Veterans' Affairs, the median of $123,000 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Human Services

$126,400 · 281

Public Health

$113,500 · 3

Corrections

$104,750 · 2

State Employees' Retire System

$79,000 · 3

Median total compensation for the Registered Nurse II role in other Illinoisdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Registered Nurse beyond Illinois

This role is reported in 15 jurisdictions. In Illinois, the median of $115,950 ranks #5 of 15. See Registered Nurse across all of Illinois →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$256,713 · 1,911

$182,642 · 4,768

$150,727 · 15

$122,503 · 2,781

$92,515 · 737

$90,863 · 1,024

$75,245 · 437

$71,400 · 39

Median total compensation for comparable Registered Nurseroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Shannon Whitted

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$152,700

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $152,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Shannon Whitted is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. 2025 total compensation came to $152,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Danielle Proctor

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$152,300

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $152,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Danielle Proctor works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. Danielle earned $152,300 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kelsie Seeger

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$152,000

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $152,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

Kelsie Seeger works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Kelsie earned $152,000 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Clendenny

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$152,000

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $152,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,900
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Jennifer Clendenny serves as a Registered Nurse II within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $152,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mark Senesac

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$151,300

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $151,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $8,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Mark Senesac is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. 2025 total compensation came to $151,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Anita Amankwah

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$149,500

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $149,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $149,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Anita Amankwah holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. In 2025, their total compensation was $149,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Traci Power

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$148,400

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $148,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Traci Power works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Traci earned $148,400 in 2024. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Peggy Johnston

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$148,100

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $148,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Peggy Johnston is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. 2025 total compensation came to $148,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Jonita Brunier

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$146,300

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Jonita Brunier holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. In 2025, their total compensation was $146,300. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Thomas Janca

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2024 total comp

$146,200

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Thomas Janca serves as a Registered Nurse II within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2024 pay totaled $146,200. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Mack

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$146,200

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $146,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $146,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,600
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Michelle Mack serves as a Registered Nurse II within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $146,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Jennifer Goad

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$145,800

Sub-department: Manteno Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $145,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kankakee

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Jennifer Goad holds the role of Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Manteno Veterans Home - Grf. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Heather Stanley

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$145,600

Sub-department: Anna Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $145,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Union

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

Heather Stanley works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Anna Veterans Home - Grf. Heather earned $145,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Effie Harmston

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$145,200

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $145,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Effie Harmston works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. Effie earned $145,200 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Karen Mittelberg

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$145,100

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $145,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,800
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Karen Mittelberg serves as a Registered Nurse II within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $145,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Heather Swank

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$144,800

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Veterans' Affairs, Heather Swank serves as a Registered Nurse II within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Their 2025 pay totaled $144,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Angela Clark

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$144,600

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $6,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Angela Clark is a Registered Nurse II at Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. 2025 total compensation came to $144,600. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Marilou Perra

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$144,300

Sub-department: Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,300
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Marilou Perra works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Lasalle Veterans Home - Home Fund. Marilou earned $144,300 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Sandra Nelson

Registered Nurse II/Veterans' Affairs

2025 total comp

$144,200

Sub-department: Quincy Veterans Home - Grf
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $144,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $144,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Adams

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $5,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Sandra Nelson works as a Registered Nurse II for Veterans' Affairs within Quincy Veterans Home - Grf. Sandra earned $144,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.