Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary
$2,560/week
The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,560 per week. This is 1% lower than the Illinois average of $2,582.
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 168 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,560/week
Chicago, IL
14% higher than the US average.
$2,582/week
Illinois
15% higher than the US average.
$2,207/week
United States
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Oak Lawn, Illinois
$2,949/week
This is 26% higher than the Chicago average of $2,175.
Naperville, Illinois
$2,243/week
This is 3% higher than the Chicago average of $2,175.
Michigan City, Indiana
$2,303/week
This is 6% higher than the Chicago average of $2,175.
Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
Libertyville, Illinois pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,992 per week, followed by Oak Lawn, Illinois ($2,970) and Rockford, Illinois ($2,916). Rockford, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,621. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,560 per week — Libertyville, Illinois pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Libertyville, Illinois | $2,992 | $2,992 |
| Oak Lawn, Illinois | $2,970 | $3,350 |
| Rockford, Illinois | $2,916 | $3,621 |
| Carbondale, Illinois | $2,800 | $2,800 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Access Healthcare pays Travel Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,168 per week, followed by LeaderStat ($3,164) and PRIDE Health ($3,152). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,264. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Operating Room Nurses is $2,560 per week — Access Healthcare pays 24% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Access Healthcare | $3,168 | $3,168 |
| LeaderStat | $3,164 | $3,164 |
| PRIDE Health | $3,152 | $3,152 |
| Talent4Health | $3,123 | $3,137 |
| Protouch Staffing | $3,008 | $3,028 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,935 | $3,264 |
| American Traveler | $2,920 | $3,080 |
| Meda Health | $2,904 | $2,904 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,785 | $3,040 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,762 | $2,762 |
Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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