Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: Illinois
Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$2,568/week
The average salary for a Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse in Illinois is $2,568 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,390.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 103 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages
$2,568/week
Illinois
7% higher than the US average.
$2,390/week
United States
Average Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses?
Chicago, Illinois pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,115 per week, followed by Maywood, Illinois ($2,700) and Urbana, Illinois ($2,572). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,897. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,568 per week — Chicago, Illinois pays 21% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, Illinois | $3,115 | $3,360 |
| Maywood, Illinois | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,572 | $3,897 |
How does the pay for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,451 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,424) and Arkansas ($2,271). Ohio also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,368. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,568 per week — Ohio pays 5% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $2,451 | $4,368 |
| Wisconsin | $2,424 | $3,540 |
| Arkansas | $2,271 | $2,800 |
| Michigan | $2,144 | $2,633 |
| Missouri | $2,043 | $2,858 |
| Tennessee | $2,014 | $2,385 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Illinois?
Talent4Health pays Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,356 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($3,019) and LanceSoft ($2,900). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,897. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Neonatal Intensive Care Nurses is $2,568 per week — Talent4Health pays 31% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Talent4Health | $3,356 | $3,356 |
| Prime Staffing | $3,019 | $3,897 |
| LanceSoft | $2,900 | $2,900 |
| American Traveler | $2,888 | $3,360 |
| Smarter Healthcare Partners | $2,888 | $2,888 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,796 | $3,306 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,686 | $2,686 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,671 | $2,671 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,648 | $2,648 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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