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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, and we currently have 83 travel nurse jobs available.

Travel nurse jobs are currently available in cities like Quincy, Ottawa, O Fallon, New Lenox, and Kewanee. Illinois hospitals and health care facilities are looking for all types of specialists including Psychiatric (1 job), Emergency Room (1 job), Medical Surgical (20 jobs), Telemetry (18 jobs), Endoscopy (1 job), 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.

Great Travel Nursing Jobs in Illinois

Rock Island, IL

$2,234 - $2,462/wk *

Decatur, IL

$2,322 - $2,559/wk *

Springfield, IL

$1,762 - $1,941/wk *

Effingham, IL

$2,322 - $2,559/wk *

Springfield, IL

$2,340 - $2,579/wk *

Rock Island, IL

$1,958 - $2,157/wk *
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Illinois Cities with Highest-Paying Travel Nurse Jobs

The highest travel nurse jobs salary in Illinois can earn up to $8,946 per week as of March 1, 2025. Today, you can find jobs with an average salary of $2,199 ranging between $1,370 to $8,946 per week. The cities with the highest paying jobs include:

In Illinois, there are a number of hospital facilities with nursing staff including: Crusader Community Health in Rockford, Porter Dental Center in Lockport, Centralia Correctional Center in Centralia, East Moline Correctional Center in East Moline, and Vienna Correctional Center in Vienna are well known in Illinois.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the soonest available in Illinois is Apr 14, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour. The latest start date for a Certified Anesthesist job is Apr 14, 2025 for a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - role at $224 per hour.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a travel nursing job in Illinois including 13 Weeks (1,850 jobs), 12 Weeks (634 jobs), and 8 Weeks (65 jobs).

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 $215 per hour.

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How long is the most common contract duration for travel nursing jobs in Illinois?

The average length for travel nurse jobs in Illinois based on recent data is 13 weeks.

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How many Illinois travel nurse job opportunities are currently available?

In Illinois there are 83 jobs opportunities for a traveling nurse to choose from as of March 31, 2025.

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What cities have the highest paying travel nursing jobs in Illinois?
  • Quincy, Illinois $224 / per hour average salary
  • Ottawa, Illinois $224 / per hour average salary
  • O Fallon, Illinois $224 / per hour average salary
  • New Lenox, Illinois $224 / per hour average salary
  • Kewanee, Illinois $224 / per hour 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
Quincy $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
Ottawa $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
O Fallon $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
New Lenox $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
Kewanee $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour
Galesburg $224 /Hourly* $215 /Hourly* Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) $224 per hour

*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
Emergency Room $101.00 /hour* Hillsboro
Psychiatric $100.70 /hour* Anna
Endoscopy $66.32 /hour* Rock Island
RN Case Manager $58.75 /hour*
Labor & Delivery $57.93 /hour* Effingham, Urbana and Olympia Fields
Rehabilitation $56.38 /hour* Normal
Progressive Care Unit $53.60 /hour* Urbana, Normal and Rockford
Telemetry $52.44 /hour* Springfield, Rock Island and Decatur
Medical Surgical $49.39 /hour* Springfield, Urbana and Peoria

*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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