Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,922/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Evanston, IL is $1,922 per week. This is 19% lower than the Illinois average of $2,282.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 293 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Evanston, IL compared to State and National Averages

$1,922/week

Evanston, IL

15% lower than the US average.

$2,282/week

Illinois

3% higher than the US average.

$2,208/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Evanston Compare to Other Cities

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Chicago, Illinois

$2,169/week

This is 1% higher than the Evanston average of $2,137.

Racine, Wisconsin

$2,138/week

This is equal to the Evanston average

Rockford, Illinois

$2,425/week

This is 12% higher than the Evanston average of $2,137.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Normal, Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,700 per week, followed by Oak Lawn, Illinois ($2,566) and Marion, Illinois ($2,468). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,712. For comparison, the Evanston, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,922 per week — Normal, Illinois pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Normal, Illinois$2,700$2,800
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,566$2,851
Marion, Illinois$2,468$3,522
Belleville, Illinois$2,444$3,127
Urbana, Illinois$2,359$3,712
Peoria, Illinois$2,348$3,448
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Evanston?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,092 per week, followed by Favorite Healthcare Staffing ($2,055) and Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,044). For comparison, the Evanston, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,922 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,092$2,092
Favorite Healthcare Staffing$2,055$2,092
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,044$2,044
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,025$2,025
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,022$2,029
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$1,990$1,990
PRIDE Health$1,973$2,051
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$1,962$1,969
Stability Healthcare$1,937$1,942
Thrive Staffing$1,913$1,913

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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