Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary

$2,485/week

The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,485 per week. This is 11% higher than the Illinois average of $2,219.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 21 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Correctional Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,485/week

Chicago, IL

12% higher than the US average.

$2,219/week

Illinois

1% higher than the US average.

$2,195/week

United States

How Travel Correctional Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin

$2,342/week

This is 7% higher than the Chicago average of $2,186.

Belleville, Illinois

$2,332/week

This is 6% higher than the Chicago average of $2,186.

Florence, Arizona

$2,116/week

This is 3% lower than the Chicago average of $2,186.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Correctional Nurses?

Maywood, Illinois pays Travel Correctional Nurses the most, averaging $2,542 per week, followed by Chicago, Illinois ($2,485) and Belleville, Illinois ($1,839). Chicago, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,680. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,485 per week — Maywood, Illinois pays 2% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maywood, Illinois$2,542$2,542
Chicago, Illinois$2,485$2,680
Belleville, Illinois$1,839$2,000
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Correctional Nurse jobs in Chicago?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Correctional Nurses the most, averaging $2,504 per week, followed by PRN Healthcare ($2,369). Prime Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,680. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,485 per week — Prime Staffing pays 1% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,504$2,680
PRN Healthcare$2,369$2,369

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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