Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,252/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Illinois is $2,252 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,114.

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Based on 2,870 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,252/week

Illinois

6% higher than the US average.

$2,114/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Quincy, Illinois$2,651$3,430
Normal, Illinois$2,584$2,584
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,448$2,642
Peoria, Illinois$2,415$3,570
Belleville, Illinois$2,384$3,185
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,248$3,612
Iowa$2,151$3,403
Kansas$2,148$3,429
Michigan$2,148$3,417
Kentucky$2,137$3,684
Missouri$2,070$3,326
Tennessee$1,927$3,283
Arkansas$1,795$2,380
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$3,430$3,430
Seven Healthcare$2,787$3,500
Olaro-Allied$2,739$2,739
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois$2,652$2,677
ADN Healthcare$2,617$3,570
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,615$2,756
Prime Staffing$2,575$3,533
RadHealth+$2,562$2,562
Compunnel Healthcare$2,550$2,613
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,538$2,700

Last updated on August 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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