Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,064/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,064 per week. This is 7% lower than the Illinois average of $2,201.

Last updated on July 10, 2026. Based on 54 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,064/week

Chicago, IL

5% lower than the US average.

$2,201/week

Illinois

1% higher than the US average.

$2,171/week

United States

How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Aurora, Illinois

$1,732/week

This is 30% lower than the Chicago average of $2,259.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,376/week

This is 5% higher than the Chicago average of $2,259.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,325/week

This is 3% higher than the Chicago average of $2,259.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maywood, Illinois$2,520$2,520
Urbana, Illinois$2,354$3,668
Rockford, Illinois$2,312$2,742
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,167$2,167
The Good Life MedStaff$2,113$2,115
TRS Healthcare$2,096$2,096
Triage Staffing$2,073$2,073
Supplemental Health Care$2,057$2,057
Access Healthcare$2,002$2,002
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,954$1,954
Uniti Med$1,830$2,036
GQR Healthcare$1,830$2,036

Last updated on July 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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