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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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