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