Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,280/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Illinois is $2,280 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,125.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 3,579 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$2,280/week
Illinois
7% higher than the US average.
$2,125/week
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Normal, Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,686 per week, followed by Oak Lawn, Illinois ($2,549) and Marion, Illinois ($2,461). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,578. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,280 per week — Normal, Illinois pays 18% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Normal, Illinois | $2,686 | $2,800 |
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | $2,549 | $2,704 |
| Marion, Illinois | $2,461 | $3,522 |
| Belleville, Illinois | $2,380 | $3,121 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,358 | $3,448 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,333 | $3,578 |
| Quincy, Illinois | $2,328 | $3,115 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Wisconsin pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,302 per week, followed by Minnesota ($2,231) and Ohio ($2,205). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,400. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,280 per week — Wisconsin pays 1% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | $2,302 | $3,620 |
| Minnesota | $2,231 | $3,029 |
| Ohio | $2,205 | $3,631 |
| Iowa | $2,196 | $4,400 |
| Michigan | $2,189 | $3,501 |
| Kansas | $2,172 | $3,477 |
| Missouri | $2,139 | $3,325 |
| Kentucky | $2,084 | $3,900 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,540 per week, followed by Fastaff Travel Nursing ($3,326) and E-SolHealth ($2,884). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,560. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,280 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 55% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,540 | $3,540 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,326 | $3,326 |
| E-SolHealth | $2,884 | $2,884 |
| Olaro-Allied | $2,821 | $2,821 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,686 | $3,560 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois | $2,636 | $2,687 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $2,627 | $2,755 |
| United Staffing Solutions | $2,599 | $2,599 |
| JEDY Network | $2,581 | $2,747 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,568 | $2,823 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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