Open Travel Nurse Jobs Across Illinois
Travel nurse jobs in Illinois currently include openings across Med Surg, ICU, and Cath Lab , with assignments spread from Chicago's large academic medical centers and busy emergency departments to regional hospitals in Springfield, Peoria, and Rockford. Illinois is not a compact license state, so factor the endorsement timeline into your contract planning if you're coming from a compact state. Listings include pay, shift structure, and contract length so you... can compare assignments before applying. Use the filters below to narrow by specialty, city, or shift type — then click into any listing to review full details.
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- MedSurg/Tele
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- Home Health
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- Interventional Radiology
- Long Term Care / SNF
- LTAC
- Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Post Partum
- Neuro
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60 Open Travel Nursing Jobs in Illinois – May 30th
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Adventure Awaits with Travel Nursing Jobs in Illinois
Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact member, which means travel RNs whose home state is compact will need to obtain an Illinois-issued license before their assignment starts. Build that processing window into your start date planning — endorsement timelines vary. Travel nurse contracts in Illinois are distributed across a range of settings, from large inpatient units and high-acuity ICUs in the Chicago metro to regional medical centers in Springfield, Peoria, and Rockford where contract demand is steady.
Travel Nursing Jobs - Trending States
Based on current travel job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nurse job states are:
- Texas up to $3,518 per week
- California up to $3,418 per week
- New York up to $3,387 per week
- Virginia up to $3,377 per week
- New Jersey up to $3,304 per week
Illinois Licensing and RN Workforce Context
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation manages RN licensing requirements and endorsement applications for the state. For travelers who need to obtain an Illinois license before their assignment starts, our Illinois RN licensing page outlines the current steps, timelines, and what to prepare before submitting your application. National RN employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is a useful benchmark when reviewing pay packages on Illinois assignments.
Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois – FAQs
What are the licensing requirements for travel RN assignments in Illinois?
To work as a travel nurse in Illinois, you must hold an Illinois RN license—Illinois is not part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so out-of-state RNs must apply for licensure by endorsement with the Illinois Board of Nursing. Processing times can be lengthy—start early and consider a temporary license if eligible.
Illinois Board of Nursing
Contact information
Website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/profs/nursing.html
Phone: 888.687.7307
Fees
License by Exam: $91 (+$200 exam fee)
License by Endorsement: $50
Renewal: $80
Temporary License: $25
Timing
Processing Time: 6 – 8 weeks
Valid for: 2 years
Renewal Schedule: 2 years
General Information
Nursys: Yes
CEU Requirements: 20 hours
Helpful Links
How much can I expect to earn for travel nursing in Illinois?
Does Advantis Medical assist with housing during Illinois assignments?
What are the highest-paying Illinois cities for travel RN roles right now?
Currently, some of the top-paying cities in Illinois include:
Rates depend on local facility demand and specialty shortages—check our live job board for updates.
Which specialties are seeing the biggest demand in Illinois?
The most in-demand specialties for travel RN assignments in Illinois include:
If you're exploring travel nurse jobs Illinois, certain specialties stand out due to high demand across Illinois’s top healthcare facilities. Based on our current openings, here are the specialties with the most active travel nursing jobs in Illinois.
For Travel RN Jobs, these specialties have the most openings:
- Med Surg with 9 open jobs
- Cath Lab with 5 open jobs
- ICU with 5 open jobs
- Operating Room with 4 open jobs
- Inpatient Rehab with 3 open jobs
For LPN Travel Jobs, these specialties are in highest demand:
- No LPN specialties currently available
For Travel Allied Health Jobs, top openings include:
- Physical Therapy with 18 open jobs
- X-Ray Tech with 2 open jobs
- MRI Tech with 1 open job
- CT Tech with 12 open jobs
- Respiratory Therapist with 4 open jobs
Looking for something specific? Click any of the specialties above to explore travel nurse jobs Illinois by specialty and start your next adventure.
Both urban hospitals and rural facilities in Illinois are actively hiring across these areas.
What benefits do Illinois travel nurses receive through Advantis Medical?
When you accept travel nurse jobs in Illinois through Advantis, you get some of the best benefits in the industry:
- Medical, dental & vision coverage starting Day One
- Weekly pay via direct deposit
- 401(k) options
- Credentialing, licensing, and onboarding assistance
- Travel and Housing Assistance
- $500 referral bonus for referring qualified nurses