Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Aurora, IL
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$2,050/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Aurora, IL is $2,050 per week. This is 16% lower than the Illinois average of $2,370.
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 101 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Aurora, IL compared to State and National Averages
$2,050/week
Aurora, IL
10% lower than the US average.
$2,370/week
Illinois
5% higher than the US average.
$2,262/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Aurora Compare to Other Cities
Chicago, Illinois
$2,194/week
This is 7% higher than the Aurora average of $2,050.
Rockford, Illinois
$2,414/week
This is 15% higher than the Aurora average of $2,050.
Freeport, Illinois
$2,308/week
This is 11% higher than the Aurora average of $2,050.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Aurora?
Intermediate Care and PCU - Progressive Care Unit earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Aurora, IL, both averaging $2,049 per week, ahead of DOU - Direct Observation Unit ($2,047). Intermediate Care also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,196. For comparison, the Aurora, IL average for Travel Nurses is $2,050 per week, roughly in line with Intermediate Care and PCU - Progressive Care Unit.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate Care | $2,049 | $2,196 |
| PCU - Progressive Care Unit | $2,049 | $2,196 |
| DOU - Direct Observation Unit | $2,047 | $2,196 |
| Med Surg | $2,047 | $2,196 |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | $2,047 | $2,196 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Aurora?
PEL/VIP pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,601 per week, followed by Greenstaff Medical US-Travel ($2,400) and Prime Staffing ($2,165). For comparison, the Aurora, IL average for Travel Nurses is $2,050 per week — PEL/VIP pays 27% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| PEL/VIP | $2,601 | $2,601 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,400 | $2,400 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,165 | $2,240 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,023 | $2,023 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,006 | $2,006 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $2,002 | $2,002 |
| TotalMed RN | $1,933 | $2,025 |
Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Clinic RN
- Aurora, Illinois
- Rush-Copley Medical Center
- TotalMed RN and 1 other
UP TO $2,240/wk
Estimated pay packageClinic RN
- Aurora, IL
- Prime Staffing
- 5x8 hrs
$2,240/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Aurora, IL
- Prime Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
$2,196/week
Estimated pay packageClinic RN
- Aurora, IL
- TotalMed RN
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,025/week
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