Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
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
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
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?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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