Travel RN Jobs in Illinois | Updated Hourly

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 travel nurse jobs current pay $1,500 to $3,481, varying by region, shift, and specialty. High-demand areas like Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield tend to offer top-tier rates—especially for specialties such as Telemetry, Med Surg, and ER.

Yes! For every Illinois assignment, Advantis Medical provides a tax-free housing stipend. Our dedicated housing team will guide you to options near your assignment location, whether that’s furnished apartments, extended stay hotels, or cozy long‑term rentals.

Currently, some of the top-paying cities in Illinois include:

• Peoria up to $3,481 Weekly
• Rockford up to $3,465 Weekly
• Oak Lawn up to $3,122 Weekly
• Winfield up to $3,021 Weekly
• Urbana up to $2,992 Weekly

Rates depend on local facility demand and specialty shortages—check our live job board for updates.

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:

• Telemetry with 54 open jobs
• Med Surg with 27 open jobs
• ER with 17 open jobs
• ICU with 13 open jobs
• Operating Room with 12 open jobs

For LPN Travel Jobs, these specialties are in highest demand:

• LPN with 1 open job

For Travel Allied Health Jobs, top openings include:

• Physical Therapy with 13 open jobs
• X-Ray Tech with 7 open jobs
• MRI Tech with 7 open jobs
• CT Tech with 19 open jobs
• Respiratory Therapist with 12 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.

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