Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$1,939/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Chicago, IL is $1,939 per week. This is 30% lower than the Illinois average of $2,512.

Last updated on July 8, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$1,939/week

Chicago, IL

12% lower than the US average.

$2,512/week

Illinois

14% higher than the US average.

$2,171/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Oak Lawn, Illinois

$2,574/week

This is 13% higher than the Chicago average of $2,249.

Olympia Fields, Illinois

$2,089/week

This is 8% lower than the Chicago average of $2,249.

Elgin, Illinois

$1,894/week

This is 19% lower than the Chicago average of $2,249.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
O'fallon, Illinois$2,988$3,026
Peoria, Illinois$2,969$3,646
Danville, Illinois$2,914$2,926
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,808$3,025
Springfield, Illinois$2,661$3,098
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Medical Solutions$3,711$3,711
Host Healthcare$2,704$2,704
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,438$2,438
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,124$2,124
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,079$2,079
American Traveler$1,957$1,957
CoreMedical Group$1,800$1,800

Last updated on July 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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