Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,941/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Chicago, IL is $1,941 per week. This is 16% lower than the Illinois average of $2,248.

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Based on 905 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,941/week

Chicago, IL

11% lower than the US average.

$2,248/week

Illinois

4% higher than the US average.

$2,164/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Harvey, Illinois

$1,614/week

This is 26% lower than the Chicago average of $2,030.

Kankakee, Illinois

$2,035/week

This is equal to the Chicago average

South Bend, Indiana

$2,217/week

This is 8% higher than the Chicago average of $2,030.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maywood, Illinois$2,628$2,628
Decatur, Illinois$2,545$3,144
Quincy, Illinois$2,426$3,534
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,608$2,608
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,538$2,538
PRN Healthcare$2,438$2,438
LeaderStat$2,380$3,296
Access Healthcare$2,306$3,312
Prime Staffing$2,248$3,220
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,214$2,898
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,208$2,208
Talent4Health$2,194$2,421
GHR Healthcare$2,170$2,898

Last updated on December 22, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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