Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,097/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,097 per week. This is 11% lower than the Illinois average of $2,336.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 879 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,097/week
Chicago, IL
8% lower than the US average.
$2,336/week
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$2,258/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
$2,404/week
This is 9% higher than the Chicago average of $2,178.
Waukesha, Wisconsin
$2,353/week
This is 7% higher than the Chicago average of $2,178.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$2,410/week
This is 10% higher than the Chicago average of $2,178.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Marion, Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,527 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,520). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,688. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,097 per week — Marion, Illinois pays 21% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marion, Illinois | $2,527 | $3,489 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,520 | $3,688 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,652 per week, followed by PRIDE Health ($2,511) and Favorite Healthcare Staffing ($2,448). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,097 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 26% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,652 | $2,652 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Thrive Staffing | $2,429 | $2,431 |
| American Traveler | $2,379 | $2,640 |
| GetMed Staffing, Inc. | $2,365 | $2,367 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,356 | $2,356 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,356 | $2,356 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $2,307 | $2,307 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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