Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,184/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Ottawa, IL is $2,184 per week. This is 8% lower than the Illinois average of $2,355.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 46 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Ottawa, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,184/week

Ottawa, IL

2% lower than the US average.

$2,355/week

Illinois

6% higher than the US average.

$2,220/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Ottawa Compare to Other Cities

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Peoria, Illinois

$2,424/week

This is 10% higher than the Ottawa average of $2,184.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,519/week

This is 13% higher than the Ottawa average of $2,184.

Chicago, Illinois

$2,198/week

This is 1% higher than the Ottawa average of $2,184.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Ottawa?

OR - Operating Room earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Ottawa, IL, averaging $2,582 per week, followed by Med Surg ($2,300). OR - Operating Room also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,753. For comparison, the Ottawa, IL average for Travel Nurses is $2,184 per week — OR - Operating Room earns 18% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
OR - Operating Room$2,582$2,753
Med Surg$2,300$2,300
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Ottawa?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,558 per week, followed by PEL/VIP ($2,538) and HCS 247 ($2,425). HCS 247 has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,753. For comparison, the Ottawa, IL average for Travel Nurses is $2,184 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$2,558$2,558
PEL/VIP$2,538$2,538
HCS 247$2,425$2,753
First Connect Health$2,383$2,383
GHR Healthcare$2,369$2,369
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,369$2,369
Care Career$2,365$2,365
American Traveler$2,347$2,347
Medical Solutions$2,317$2,317
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,313$2,313

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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