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Whether you want to get your kicks on Route 66 or prefer a more urban scene, the state of Illinois has just the thing. Chicago provides visitors with plenty of cultural and athletic attractions and sizzling nightlife. The rest of Illinois offers its intriguing allure and distinctive charm, from the historic town of Galena to beautiful Lake Shelbyville and many points in between. Fill out a quick application to start your Illinois nursing career today!

Regardless of your medical specialty, AMN Healthcare can match you with an Idaho travel nursing job that meets your career goals. Begin your journey by speaking with an experienced travel nursing recruiter today. 

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Illinois has some of the best travel nurse job opportunities in the country.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Springfield, Urbana, and O Fallon. Illinois hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Interventional Radiology (2 jobs), Telemetry (17 jobs), Cardiovascular Operating Room (6 jobs), Operating Room (9 jobs), Medical Surgical (24 jobs), and more.

We have new travel nurse jobs posted daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack when a new job opens up. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, Illinois is a popular place for travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Illinois Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Illinois, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, NORTH DUPAGE SPEC ED COOP in Roselle, Van Matre Encomass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Rockford, Choate Mental Health Center in Anna, and Blessing Hospital in Quincy are well known in Illinois.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Illinois is Jul 13, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology - Interventional Radiology role at $3,292 per week. The latest start date for a Registered Nurse job is Jul 13, 2026 for a Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology - Interventional Radiology role at $3,292 per week.

FAQs about Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois

On average, how much does a travel nurse make in Illinois?

The salary for travel nurse jobs in Illinois averages $3,212 per week.

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How many Illinois travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Illinois there are jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of .

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Illinois?
  • Springfield, Illinois $3,292 / per week average salary
  • Urbana, Illinois $3,247 / per week average salary
  • O Fallon, Illinois $3,200 / per week average salary
  • O Fallon, Illinois $3,200 / per week average salary
  • O Fallon, Illinois $3,200 / per week average salary
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What nursing specialties are needed most in Illinois right now?
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Top Travel Nurse Salaries in Illinois

Find the nurse travel jobs in Illinois with the highest salaries below and contact a recruiter today:

Cities Highest Paying Salary Average Salary Highest paying job in each city
Springfield $3,292 /Weekly* $3,212 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology $3,292 per week
Urbana $3,247 /Weekly* $3,153 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Interventional Radiology $3,247 per week
O Fallon $3,200 /Weekly* $3,122 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,200 per week
O Fallon $3,200 /Weekly* $3,122 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,200 per week
O Fallon $3,200 /Weekly* $3,122 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,200 per week
Oak Lawn $3,041 /Weekly* $2,953 /Weekly* Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Operating Room $3,041 per week

*Estimate of weekly 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 your recruiter for additional details.

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Illinois’s Top Opportunities by Specialty

AMN Healthcare receives new travel nurse jobs in Illinois each day from hospitals and healthcare facilities. If you are looking for a specific Illinois travel nurse job, please see below for in-demand nursing specialties needed throughout the state:

Specialty Average Salary Cities with highest paying jobs
Interventional Radiology $79.55 /hour* Springfield and Urbana
Cardiovascular Operating Room $71.79 /hour* Peoria
Outpatient Oncology $66.42 /hour*
Cath Lab $62.48 /hour* Evanston
Endoscopy $62.11 /hour* Herrin
Telemetry $59.47 /hour* Springfield, Rockford and Rock Island
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit $59.30 /hour* Urbana and Barrington
Operating Room $59.05 /hour* O Fallon, Urbana and Rockford
Progressive Care Unit $56.01 /hour* Urbana, Peoria and Quincy
Medical Surgical $54.00 /hour* Springfield, Peoria and Quincy

*Estimate of hourly 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 your Recruiter for additional details.

Illinois Travel Nursing Benefits

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At AMN Healthcare, our travel nurses in Illinois can choose from a variety of great benefits, including the following:

  • Private, provided housing or a stipend to find their own accommodations
  • Travel reimbursements for transportation to their assignment location
  • DAY ONE benefits, including full medical and dental 
  • 401k options 
  • FREE continuing education courses (CMEs)
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