Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,216/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Illinois is $2,216 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,078.

Last updated on March 30, 2026. Based on 1,685 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,216/week

Illinois

6% higher than the US average.

$2,078/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Skokie, Illinois$3,030$3,030
Maywood, Illinois$2,765$2,765
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,505$2,800
Quincy, Illinois$2,408$3,638
Marion, Illinois$2,401$3,123
Peoria, Illinois$2,355$3,527
Urbana, Illinois$2,310$2,615
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Michigan$2,331$7,777
Wisconsin$2,268$3,490
Iowa$2,209$3,326
Missouri$2,042$3,524
Kansas$2,027$3,138
Kentucky$2,026$3,233
Tennessee$1,929$3,139
Arkansas$1,844$2,878
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
TalentBurst, Inc$3,126$3,126
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,873$2,873
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied$2,794$2,794
GHG Healthcare$2,747$2,815
Aptiva Healthcare$2,700$2,700
ADN Healthcare$2,656$3,527
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,628$2,628
E-SolHealth$2,614$2,614
Seven Healthcare$2,610$2,610
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,580$3,638

Last updated on March 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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