Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois Updated Hourly

To work travel nurse jobs in Illinois, you must hold an active RN license. Illinois is not currently part of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), so out-of-state nurses must apply for licensure by endorsement to work in Illinois.

Based on current travel nurse job openings, the top 5 highest-paying travel nursing cities in Illinois are:

• Urbana up to $3,270 Weekly
• Rockford up to $3,114 Weekly
• Peoria up to $2,861 Weekly
• Herrin up to $2,527 Weekly
• Northlake up to $2,289 Weekly

Travel nurse jobs in Illinois come with flexible housing support when you work with Advantis Medical. We provide a generous housing stipend so you can choose where and how you want to live. Whether it’s a furnished apartment, an extended stay, or a short-term rental in, we’ll help you feel at home.

Our travel coordinators can recommend housing that fits your preferences—or take care of the entire setup for you. You’ll also get help coordinating travel so your transition is seamless. Want help planning your stay? Browse housing resources.

When you take travel nurse jobs in Illinois with Advantis Medical, you gain access to some of the most competitive benefits in the industry. Trusted by thousands of RNs and backed by 700+ 5-star reviews, Advantis ensures every travel nurse in Illinois receives full support, premium pay, and the flexibility to thrive.

Travel nurse benefits with Advantis Medical include:

• Day One Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
• Weekly direct deposit and competitive compensation
• Dedicated team to help with travel & housing accommodations
• Licensing, onboarding, and credentialing help
• $500 referral bonuses for each friend you bring on assignment

Want to explore everything that comes with an Advantis contract? View our full travel nurse benefits here.

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:

• ICU with 18 open jobs
• Med Surg with 13 open jobs
• ER with 8 open jobs
• Telemetry with 7 open jobs
• Stepdown with 7 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 4 open jobs
• X-Ray Tech with 5 open jobs
• MRI Tech with 1 open job
• CT Tech with 15 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.

Travel nurse jobs Illinois offer competitive compensation, flexible contract lengths, and hundreds of openings across the state. As of April 28, 2025, travel nurses in Illinois earn an average of $2,037 weekly, depending on specialty, experience, and location. Most travel nursing contracts in Illinois run for 13-week assignments, giving you a balanced mix of stability and flexibility. Looking for options? There are currently 89 active travel nurse job openings in Illinois, with new opportunities added daily.

With demand across specialties like ICU, Med Surg, and ER, Travel nurse jobs Illinois offer a rewarding career path with endless possibilities.