Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,719/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,719 per week. This is 1% lower than the Illinois average of $2,748.

Last updated on August 21, 2026. Based on 106 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,719/week

Chicago, IL

20% higher than the US average.

$2,748/week

Illinois

21% higher than the US average.

$2,185/week

United States

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

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Oak Lawn, Illinois

$2,938/week

This is 26% higher than the Chicago average of $2,168.

Michigan City, Indiana

$2,268/week

This is 4% higher than the Chicago average of $2,168.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,265/week

This is 4% higher than the Chicago average of $2,168.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
O'fallon, Illinois$3,122$3,217
Libertyville, Illinois$3,066$3,066
Rockford, Illinois$2,954$3,621
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,904$3,180
Peoria, Illinois$2,774$3,397
Springfield, Illinois$2,770$3,413
Carbondale, Illinois$2,752$2,786
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$3,121$3,185
AHS Staffing$3,112$3,112
Junxion Med Staffing$3,112$3,112
Talent4Health$3,076$3,076
Epic Travel Staffing$3,024$3,024
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$3,023$3,023
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,975$3,010
Cross Country Nurses$2,915$2,915
Host Healthcare$2,892$2,892
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,887$2,887

Last updated on August 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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