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Medical Surgical Travel Nursing Jobs Illinois for RNs

Top MS Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois for Registered Nurse

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top MS travel nurse jobs in Illinois. We currently offer 13 of the best available MS nurse travel jobs in the state. We also have 4 exclusive, high-paying Medical Surgical travel nurse jobs you won’t find anywhere else. Illinois MS travel jobs are currently available in cities like Rock Island, Shelbyville, Springfield, Peoria and Urbana. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. At AMN Healthcare, we’ve made it easy for you to compare Illinois MS nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average wage for an Medical Surgical travel nurse in Illinois as of May 1, 2025 was $2,158 weekly. Currently, you can find MS jobs in Illinois with a salary range between $1,493 to $3,157 per week. The city with the highest paying MS job in Illinois currently is Quincy with a position for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical at $2,073 per week.

There are many incredible hospital facilities in Illinois to find MS travel nursing work in. Blessing Hospital in Quincy, HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Fka Shelby Memorial Hospital in Shelbyville, St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St. in Springfield, ELIOT LIGHT FAMILY PRACTICE in Rock Island and Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center in Mattoon all have MS departments that may have jobs available.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for MS travel jobs in Illinois. The earliest start date in Illinois is Jun 23, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,170 per week. The latest start date for an job in Illinois is Jul 21, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical role at $2,384 per week. You can also find the best time for you by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Medical Surgical travel nurse job in Illinois including 12 weeks, 13 weeks and 15 weeks.

Illinois is a popular place to work for MS travel nurses, with great things to do, people to meet and places to see! You can learn more about travel nursing benefits here.

Top Cities in Illinois with Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 13 Medical Surgical jobs in Illinois and 472 Medical Surgical jobs nationwide. Be sure to check back daily for updates, or if you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter that can help expedite the process of finding your perfect opportunity.

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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Quincy, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Quincy.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
  • 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,131
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
  • 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,131
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
  • 12 D,
  • June 25, 2025
  • 13
$1,934 to $2,131
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Quincy, Illinois – 62301
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • July 9, 2025
  • 13
$1,881 to $2,073
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Rock Island, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Rock Island.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$2,415 to $3,157
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery and cardiac cath labs, Five state-of-the-art surgery suites for both outpatient surgeries and inpatient procedures, including orthopedics, heart procedures, bariatrics, robotic surgery, aroscopic surgery, neurosurgery and emergency operations Epilepsy monitoring unit and neuroscience services, Medical/surgical intensive care units, Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health/Riverside, providing comprehensive mental health and substance abuse services, Rehabilitation services providing therapies for both inpatients and outpatients with varying levels of functional impairment, Pediatric services, Radiology, diagnostics and gastrointestinal lab.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rock Island, Illinois – 61201
  • 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 15
$2,305 to $2,540
Weekly Pay*
This full-service hospital treats tens of thousands of patients every year. Services include: Level II Trauma Center and fast-track emergency room, Heart and Vascular Services, using leading-edge diagnostic and interventional care including open heart surgery
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Rockford, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Rockford.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 12 N,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
Weekly Pay*
Mid to large hospital experience
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Rockford, Illinois – 61104
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,846 to $2,034
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Highest Paying Medical Surgical RN Jobs in Mattoon, IL

AMN Healthcare currently has travel Medical Surgical positions available in Mattoon.
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Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical
  • Mattoon, Illinois – 61938
  • 12 N,
  • July 1, 2025
  • 13
$1,493 to $1,645
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Medical Surgical (MS) unit. This unit sees a wide variety of conditions including endocrine, wound care, neurology and gerontology as well as patients undergoing basic recovery care. Your expertise will be utilized for high level care within the traditional Medical Surgical unit setting. MS RN’s can expect to enhance their professional experience while providing top notch patient care to those most needing it.
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Statistics on MS Jobs in Illinois

Review helpful statistics about MS traveling nurse jobs in Illinois. The data is based on the last three complete months of MS job postings in the state of Illinois. It is regularly updated, so you can find the most recent Medical Surgical job salary trends, the types of shifts and contract durations most commonly available in Illinois for travel nursing jobs.

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Salary Trends

Jobs by Facility types

Frequently Asked Questions about Travel Medical Surgical Jobs in Illinois

How much does an Medical Surgical travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

An MS nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,139 per week.

How much does a night shift MS travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Medical Surgical nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,155 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift MS travel nurse make on average in Illinois?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Medical Surgical nurse in Illinois can make an average of $2,109 per week based on recent job availability. Learn more about Travel Nursing Salaries.

How many travel Medical Surgical jobs are available in Illinois?

There are currently 13 Medical Surgical travel nursing jobs available in Illinois. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

What healthcare facilities have RN Medical Surgical staff in Illinois?

  • Van Matre Encomass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockford
  • Blessing Hospital in Quincy
  • Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center in Rockford
  • St Marys Hospital in Decatur
  • HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Fka Shelby Memorial Hospital in Shelbyville

What types of shifts are most common for MS travel nursing jobs in Illinois?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common shifts in Illinois cities.

What is the most common contract duration for MS travel jobs in Illinois?

Based on recent months, the most common contract for a Medical Surgical travel job in Illinois is 13 weeks.

Locating MS Travel Nursing Jobs in Illinois

In Illinois, cities like Normal, Peoria, Rockford, Springfield, and Waukegan have travel MS nursing jobs and traveling nurse housing available. It’s a great state to work in, hosting facilities like Van Matre Encomass Health Rehabilitation Hospital, Blessing Hospital, Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center, St Marys Hospital and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital Fka Shelby Memorial Hospital, all with nurse specialties and Medical Surgical staff.

Healthcare Facilities in Illinois that offer Travel Medical Surgical Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the Illinois area that have historically offered travel jobs for Medical Surgical professionals.
St. John’s Hospital of the Hospital Systems of the Third Order of St.
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 13 wks, 15 wks, and 107 wks
Address
800 East Carpenter Street
Springfield, IL 62769
Riverside Healthcare
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 6 wks, 8 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, and 16 wks
Address
350 N Wall St
Kankakee, IL 60901
Carle Health Proctor Hospital
ELIOT LIGHT FAMILY PRACTICE
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
621 FOREST AVE
Rock Island, CA 93950
Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
10 wks and 13 wks
Address
8201 E Riverside Blvd
Rockford, IL 61114
Nearby Neighborhoods
Colonial Gardens (61103), Normandy Heights (61109), Victory Homes (61109), Pine Manor (61109), Harrison Avenue Gardens (61104)
St Marys Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks and 13 wks
Address
1800 E. LAKE SHORE DR.
Decatur, IL 62521
Nearby Neighborhoods
Longview Place (62526)
Blessing Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
1005 Broadway St
Quincy, IL 62301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Woodlawn Court (62301), Northridge (62306), Grandview Acres (62301), Northbrook (62301), South Park Terrace (62301)
FHN Memorial Hospital
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Address
1045 W. STEPHENSON ST.
Freeport, IL 61032
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
First Assist Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Interventional Radiology, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Outpatient Registered Nurse, Pre/Post Operative, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, and Telemetry RN
Address
1000 Health Center Drive
Mattoon, IL 61938
Nearby Neighborhoods
Lane Acres (61938)
Silver Cross Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Home Health Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Telemetry RN, and Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
1900 SILVER CROSS BLVD.
New Lenox, IL 60451
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.