Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,336/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Illinois is $2,336 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,187.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 3,710 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,336/week

Illinois

6% higher than the US average.

$2,187/week

United States

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Marion, Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,527 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,520). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,688. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,336 per week — Marion, Illinois pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marion, Illinois$2,527$3,489
Urbana, Illinois$2,520$3,688
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,435 per week, followed by Michigan ($2,373) and Iowa ($2,358). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,295. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,336 per week — Wisconsin pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,435$3,780
Michigan$2,373$4,295
Iowa$2,358$4,100
Ohio$2,264$3,935
Missouri$2,226$3,499
Kentucky$2,185$4,233
Tennessee$1,943$3,378
Arkansas$1,829$2,661
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Illinois?

E-SolHealth pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,659 per week, followed by Treva Workforce ($3,552) and Carenest Health Services ($3,291). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,896. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,336 per week — E-SolHealth pays 57% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth$3,659$3,659
Treva Workforce$3,552$3,552
Carenest Health Services$3,291$3,529
Compunnel Healthcare$3,228$3,856
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,887$3,291
HonorVet Technologies$2,770$3,125
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,762$2,762
ADN Healthcare$2,754$3,896
Aptiva Healthcare$2,750$2,750
Seven Healthcare$2,734$2,900

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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