Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$2,426/week
The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,426 per week. This is 1% lower than the Illinois average of $2,459.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 17 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,426/week
Chicago, IL
9% higher than the US average.
$2,459/week
Illinois
10% higher than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
How Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Urbana, Illinois
$2,379/week
This is 9% higher than the Chicago average of $2,173.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
$2,136/week
This is 2% lower than the Chicago average of $2,173.
Indianapolis, Indiana
$2,208/week
This is 2% higher than the Chicago average of $2,173.
Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
Urbana, Illinois pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,705 per week, followed by Chicago, Illinois ($2,426). Chicago, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,360. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,426 per week — Urbana, Illinois pays 11% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,705 | $2,923 |
| Chicago, Illinois | $2,426 | $3,360 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Host Healthcare pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,297 per week, followed by American Traveler ($2,880) and TotalMed RN ($2,672). American Traveler has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,360. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,426 per week — Host Healthcare pays 36% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Host Healthcare | $3,297 | $3,297 |
| American Traveler | $2,880 | $3,360 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,672 | $3,153 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,514 | $2,514 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,444 | $2,444 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,432 | $2,432 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,424 | $2,424 |
| Trustaff | $2,360 | $2,360 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,286 | $2,286 |
| Meda Health | $2,267 | $2,267 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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NICU RN
- Chicago, Illinois
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 11 others
UP TO $2,514/wk
Estimated pay packageNICU/PICU/Pediatrics Nurse Manager
- Chicago, IL
- American Traveler
- 5x8 hrs, Days
$3,360/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - NICU - Neonatal Intensive Care
- Chicago, IL
- TotalMed RN
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$3,153/week
Estimated pay packageNICU RN
- Chicago, IL
- Access Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,514/week
Estimated pay packageNICU RN
- Chicago, IL
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs
$2,444/week
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