Average Travel Correctional Nurse Salary

$2,340/week

The average salary for a Travel Correctional Nurse in Illinois is $2,340 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,174.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 39 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Correctional Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,340/week

Illinois

7% higher than the US average.

$2,174/week

United States

Average Travel Correctional Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Correctional Nurses?

Only Chicago, Illinois reports pay data for Travel Correctional Nurses, averaging $2,337 per week. Chicago, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,680. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,340 per week, roughly in line with Chicago, Illinois.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chicago, Illinois$2,337$2,680
How does the pay for Travel Correctional Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Minnesota pays Travel Correctional Nurses the most, averaging $2,734 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,151) and Missouri ($2,098). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,166. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,340 per week — Minnesota pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Minnesota$2,734$3,166
Wisconsin$2,151$2,577
Missouri$2,098$2,261
Michigan$2,006$2,626
Ohio$1,524$2,232
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Correctional Nurse jobs in Illinois?

Genie Healthcare pays Travel Correctional Nurses the most, averaging $2,640 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($2,460) and PRN Healthcare ($2,435). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,680. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Correctional Nurses is $2,340 per week — Genie Healthcare pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Genie Healthcare$2,640$2,640
Prime Staffing$2,460$2,680
PRN Healthcare$2,435$2,620
Stability Healthcare$2,372$2,372
Triage Staffing$2,269$2,468
AB Staffing Solutions$2,240$2,446
Meda Health$2,204$2,204
Supplemental Health Care$2,017$2,197

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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