Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
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.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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 Salary | Max 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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