Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,742/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Chicago, IL is $1,742 per week. This is 45% lower than the Illinois average of $2,529.
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$1,742/week
Chicago, IL
41% lower than the US average.
$2,529/week
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$2,450/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Kankakee, Illinois
$2,230/week
This is 30% lower than the Chicago average of $2,902.
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
$2,066/week
This is 40% lower than the Chicago average of $2,902.
Rockford, Illinois
$2,502/week
This is 16% lower than the Chicago average of $2,902.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Maywood, Illinois | $2,628 | $2,628 |
| Quincy, Illinois | $2,577 | $2,577 |
| Rockford, Illinois | $2,434 | $2,434 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,405 | $2,740 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,358 | $2,425 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Chicago?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LeaderStat | $2,170 | $2,218 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,160 | $2,203 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,108 | $2,112 |
| Trustaff | $2,068 | $2,068 |
| Talent4Health | $2,045 | $2,045 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,032 | $2,221 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| GHR Healthcare | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,016 | $2,016 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,008 | $2,055 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Correctional Med/Surg Registered Nurse
- Chicago, Illinois
- Cermak Health Services of Cook County
- CrossMed and 2 others
$2,120-2,340/week
Estimated pay packageCorrectional Registered Nurse
- Chicago, Illinois
- Cermak Health Services of Cook County
- CrossMed and 3 others
$1,897-2,330/week
Estimated pay packageMedical Surgical Registered Nurse
- Chicago, Illinois
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- Meda Health and 10 others
$1,893-2,218/week
Estimated pay packageMedical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Chicago, Illinois
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- Medical Solutions and 2 others
$2,001-2,082/week
Estimated pay packageMedical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Chicago, Illinois
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- TRS Healthcare and 1 other
$1,893-1,943/week
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