Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,090/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,090 per week. This is 8% lower than the Illinois average of $2,260.
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,090/week
Chicago, IL
5% lower than the US average.
$2,260/week
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$2,193/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
$1,641/week
This is 34% lower than the Chicago average of $2,195.
Rockford, Illinois
$2,303/week
This is 5% higher than the Chicago average of $2,195.
Marion, Illinois
$2,313/week
This is 5% higher than the Chicago average of $2,195.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy, Illinois | $2,694 | $3,444 |
| Normal, Illinois | $2,584 | $2,584 |
| Belleville, Illinois | $2,467 | $3,185 |
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | $2,448 | $2,642 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,423 | $3,570 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Chicago?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| AHS Staffing | $3,260 | $3,260 |
| American Traveler | $2,590 | $2,590 |
| TNAA TotalMed RN | $2,583 | $2,608 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,271 | $2,271 |
| VeeAR Health | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| PRN Healthcare | $1,967 | $1,967 |
| Triage Staffing | $1,916 | $1,916 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $1,890 | $1,980 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $1,879 | $1,879 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $1,746 | $1,746 |
Last updated on August 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Med Surg RN
- Chicago, IL
- Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs
$1,980/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Chicago, IL
- The Good Life MedStaff
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,746/week
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