Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Kankakee, IL
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,169/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Kankakee, IL is $2,169 per week. This is 7% lower than the Illinois average of $2,329.
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 180 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Kankakee, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,169/week
Kankakee, IL
4% lower than the US average.
$2,329/week
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$2,254/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Kankakee Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Kankakee Compare to Other Cities
Danville, Illinois
$2,297/week
This is 6% higher than the Kankakee average of $2,169.
Urbana, Illinois
$2,557/week
This is 15% higher than the Kankakee average of $2,169.
Peoria, Illinois
$2,424/week
This is 10% higher than the Kankakee average of $2,169.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Decatur, Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,698 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,546) and Marion, Illinois ($2,540). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,712. For comparison, the Kankakee, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,169 per week — Decatur, Illinois pays 24% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur, Illinois | $2,698 | $3,362 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,546 | $3,712 |
| Marion, Illinois | $2,540 | $3,493 |
| Quincy, Illinois | $2,459 | $3,430 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Kankakee?
LeaderStat pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,379 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare ($2,268) and GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,268). For comparison, the Kankakee, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,169 per week — LeaderStat pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| LeaderStat | $2,379 | $2,379 |
| GHR Healthcare | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,268 | $2,268 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,263 | $2,263 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,235 | $2,235 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,226 | $2,226 |
| Solomon Page | $2,221 | $2,221 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,203 | $2,203 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,196 | $2,196 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,196 | $2,196 |
Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Med Surg / Telemetry RN
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