Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Nurse Salary
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,362/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,362 per week. This is 1% higher than the Illinois average of $2,342.
Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 93 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
Travel Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,362/week
Chicago, IL
7% higher than the US average.
$2,342/week
Illinois
6% higher than the US average.
$2,207/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
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Rockford, Illinois
$2,423/week
This is 10% higher than the Chicago average of $2,189.
Marion, Illinois
$2,513/week
This is 13% higher than the Chicago average of $2,189.
Madison, Wisconsin
$2,400/week
This is 9% higher than the Chicago average of $2,189.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
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Travel Contract
ICU RN
- Chicago, Illinois
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- TRS Healthcare and 5 others
UP TO $2,268/wk
Estimated pay packagePosted 21 hours ago
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ICU RN
- Chicago, IL
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,268/week
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ICU RN
- Chicago, IL
- American Traveler
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,243/week
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ICU RN
- Chicago, IL
- Access Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,171/week
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Travel Contract
ICU RN
- Chicago, IL
- PRN Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,089/week
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