Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,887/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Chicago, IL is $1,887 per week. This is 21% lower than the Illinois average of $2,277.
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 1,103 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$1,887/week
Chicago, IL
15% lower than the US average.
$2,277/week
Illinois
5% higher than the US average.
$2,168/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
Rockford, Illinois
$2,179/week
This is 6% higher than the Chicago average of $2,049.
Marion, Illinois
$2,355/week
This is 13% higher than the Chicago average of $2,049.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$2,329/week
This is 12% higher than the Chicago average of $2,049.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Maywood, Illinois | $2,628 | $2,628 |
| Decatur, Illinois | $2,587 | $3,204 |
| Quincy, Illinois | $2,452 | $3,534 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Chicago?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LanceSoft | $2,680 | $2,680 |
| Go Healthcare | $2,649 | $2,649 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $2,538 | $2,538 |
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,515 | $2,515 |
| American Traveler | $2,504 | $2,504 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,438 | $2,438 |
| KPG Healthcare | $2,297 | $2,297 |
| LeaderStat | $2,161 | $2,161 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,102 | $2,160 |
| Talent4Health | $2,091 | $2,181 |
Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Medical-Surgical RN
- Chicago, Illinois
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- Medical Solutions and 11 others
$1,758-2,161/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Chicago, Illinois
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- TRS Healthcare and 12 others
$1,758-2,161/week
Estimated pay packageMed/Surg Correctional Registered Nurse
- Chicago, Illinois
- Cermak Health Services of Cook County
- Stability Healthcare and 7 others
$1,786-2,016/week
Estimated pay packageMedical-Surgical Registered Nurse
- Chicago, Illinois
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 2 others
$1,814-1,980/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Clinic Oncology Med Surg
- Chicago, IL
- American Traveler
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$2,504/week
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