Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,049/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,049 per week. This is 11% lower than the Illinois average of $2,282.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 336 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,049/week
Chicago, IL
7% lower than the US average.
$2,282/week
Illinois
4% higher than the US average.
$2,200/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
Racine, Wisconsin
$2,143/week
This is 3% lower than the Chicago average of $2,199.
Rockford, Illinois
$2,411/week
This is 9% higher than the Chicago average of $2,199.
Marion, Illinois
$2,508/week
This is 12% higher than the Chicago average of $2,199.
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Normal, Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,686 per week, followed by Oak Lawn, Illinois ($2,549) and Marion, Illinois ($2,455). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,578. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,049 per week — Normal, Illinois pays 31% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Normal, Illinois | $2,686 | $2,800 |
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | $2,549 | $2,704 |
| Marion, Illinois | $2,455 | $3,522 |
| Belleville, Illinois | $2,387 | $3,121 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,359 | $3,448 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,337 | $3,578 |
| Quincy, Illinois | $2,329 | $3,115 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Chicago?
GLC On-The-Go pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,395 per week, followed by American Traveler ($2,342) and AHS Staffing ($2,237). American Traveler has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,640. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,049 per week — GLC On-The-Go pays 17% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,395 | $2,395 |
| American Traveler | $2,342 | $2,640 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,237 | $2,237 |
| LeaderStat | $2,218 | $2,218 |
| Talent4Health | $2,172 | $2,172 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,142 | $2,142 |
| National Staffing Solutions-Nursing | $2,100 | $2,100 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,092 | $2,092 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $2,076 | $2,172 |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $2,052 | $2,052 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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