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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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