Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$2,404/week
The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Illinois is $2,404 per week. This is 5% higher than the US average of $2,284.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 67 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$2,404/week
Illinois
5% higher than the US average.
$2,284/week
United States
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
Olympia Fields, Illinois pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $5,184 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,745) and Chicago, Illinois ($2,587). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,404 per week — Olympia Fields, Illinois pays 116% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Olympia Fields, Illinois | $5,184 | $5,184 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,745 | $2,940 |
| Chicago, Illinois | $2,587 | $3,360 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,579 | $2,675 |
| Maywood, Illinois | $2,148 | $2,148 |
How does the pay for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Minnesota pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,024 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,407) and Ohio ($2,322). Minnesota also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,000. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,404 per week — Minnesota pays 26% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | $3,024 | $4,000 |
| Wisconsin | $2,407 | $2,808 |
| Ohio | $2,322 | $3,696 |
| Kansas | $2,208 | $3,696 |
| Michigan | $2,171 | $2,633 |
| Kentucky | $2,128 | $2,471 |
| Missouri | $2,065 | $2,462 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Med Ninjas pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,932 per week, followed by LanceSoft ($2,900) and Smarter Healthcare Partners ($2,888). American Traveler has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,360. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,404 per week — Med Ninjas pays 22% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Med Ninjas | $2,932 | $2,940 |
| LanceSoft | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| Smarter Healthcare Partners | $2,888 | $2,888 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois | $2,835 | $2,835 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,776 | $2,776 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,761 | $2,761 |
| SambaTraveler | $2,758 | $2,758 |
| American Traveler | $2,732 | $3,360 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,689 | $3,153 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,686 | $2,686 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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NICU RN
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- Referral Bonus
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- Chicago, IL
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- Referral Bonus
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