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    Where Illinois Contracts Concentrate

    Most travel nurse jobs in Illinois cluster in Chicago's high-acuity ICUs, academic medical centers, and trauma systems, with Springfield, Peoria, and Rockford adding regional volume. The state's overall RN supply runs healthy, so the demand here is turnover and unit-level need inside those big systems rather than a statewide gap. Advantis lists 101 open Illinois contracts at the moment wtih weekly pay ranging between $1,553 and $3,353. Illinois sits outside the nurse licensure compact, so plan on carrying an Illinois license before your start date, even if you already hold a multistate one.

    Illinois travel nursing at a glance

    Illinois Travel Pay, Chicago and Beyond

    Updated today
    $2,265
    Median weekly pay
    Range $1,553–$3,353 on open jobs
    100+
    Open Illinois RN jobs
    Updated through the day
    Single-state
    License by endorsement
    Single-state: ~4-6 Weeks by endorsement
    4.95%
    State income tax
    4.95% flat
    −5%
    Cost of living vs U.S.
    Below U.S. average · 2-BR rent ~$1,558
    27%
    of RNs plan to retire within 5 years
    IL Nursing Workforce Center
    See the full Illinois salary breakdown New Median & percentiles, pay by specialty & metro, hourly, and take-home
    Top cities in Illinois Peoria Chicago
    Read the full Illinois RN licensing guide
    Pay and open jobs are live Advantis inventory: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Cost of living, rent, tax, licensing and demand figures come from public sources (MERIC/BEA, HUD, Tax Foundation, NCSBN, BLS/HRSA) compiled in our State Reference. Tax and cost-of-living figures are general information, not advice; rent is a metro-varying average.
    Pay by specialty

    Top-Paying Travel Nurse Specialties in Illinois

    Updated today

    Which Illinois travel nurse specialties pay the most right now. Each bar is the top weekly pay on open Illinois contracts in that specialty, sorted high to low.

    highest open weekly pay
    Electrophysiology
    $3,353
    Interventional Radiology
    $3,271
    Cath Lab
    $3,172
    CVOR
    $3,074
    Neuro
    $3,023
    Pediatric OR
    $2,960
    Operating Room
    $2,781
    See the full Illinois travel nurse salary breakdown
    Top weekly pay on open Advantis Illinois contracts in each specialty: marketplace contract value, not a staff-nurse wage. Each bar reflects the highest-paying open contracts in the specialty.

    Illinois Licensing and Where Work Sits

    Illinois has one of the larger RN workforces in the country, concentrated in the Chicago metro's academic and high-acuity hospitals, with steady activity in Springfield, Peoria, and Rockford. Federal projections show the state's overall RN supply staying healthy, so demand is driven by turnover and unit-level needs in those big systems rather than a broad shortage. One thing to plan for: Illinois is not a compact state, so travelers must hold an Illinois license before the first shift. Out-of-state nurses, including compact-license holders, apply through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, so build that timeline into your start date. On cost, Illinois runs a little below the national average, with housing well below it.

    Illinois Hospital Systems on This Board

    Centered on Chicago, Springfield, and Peoria, Advantis places travel nurses at more than 100 healthcare facilities in Illinois, from large medical centers to outpatient and regional sites across more than 80 communities statewide. The state's nursing workforce tops 125,000 registered nurses.

    OSF - Saint Francis Medical Center Magnet

    Peoria, IL

    Hiring now Cath Lab ER ICU NICU

    An academic medical center in Peoria, IL, the area's only Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, with a Level IV NICU.

    Carle Foundation Hospital Magnet

    509 beds · Urbana, IL

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery NICU

    Set in Urbana, IL, a 509-bed Magnet-recognized teaching hospital with Level I trauma care, comprehensive stroke care, and a Level III NICU.

    Carlinville Area Hospital

    25 beds · Carlinville, IL

    Hiring now Inpatient Rehab

    Carlinville Area Hospital is a licensed 25-bed acute care hospital in Carlinville, IL, with emergency, surgical, and rehabilitation services.

    Ascension St. Alexius Alverno Level II Trauma

    310 beds · Hoffman Estates, IL

    Hiring now ER Labor and Delivery NICU Oncology

    A Level II trauma center in Hoffman Estates, IL, a 310-bed hospital offering obstetric services.

    Ascension - Alexian Brothers USN #15 IL '26

    329 beds · Elk Grove Village, IL

    Hiring now ER ICU Labor and Delivery Operating Room

    In Elk Grove Village, IL, a 329-bed hospital offering Level II trauma care and comprehensive stroke care.

    Ascension Saint Francis Hospital Magnet

    197 beds · Evanston, IL

    Hiring now ER Inpatient Rehab Oncology

    In Evanston, IL, a 197-bed hospital offering robotic surgery, along with a Level I trauma center.

    Good to Know

    Planning a Illinois Assignment

    Do I need an Illinois license, or will a compact one work?
    You need an Illinois license. Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so a multistate license does not cover assignments here. Out-of-state nurses apply through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which manages RN licensing and endorsement for the state. Build the processing window into your plan and it stops being a constraint.
    Where are most Illinois travel jobs located?
    The Chicago metro carries most of the volume, especially high-acuity ICUs, academic medical centers, and trauma systems, with steady activity in Springfield, Peoria, and Rockford. Each area leans on a different service mix, so the open specialties shift by location. Running the package against local housing before signing shows the real number. Reading each posting for setting and acuity tells you more than the location line.
    Is travel demand steady in Illinois if supply is adequate?
    Yes. Federal projections show Illinois's overall RN supply staying healthy, so the demand is not a statewide shortage. It comes from turnover and unit-level needs inside the large Chicago systems, which keep posting contracts as staff move, take leave, or shift units. Consistent demand makes this a market where holding out for the right unit costs little.
    What types of hospitals hire travelers in Illinois?
    The market spans major academic and trauma centers in the Chicago metro down to regional and community hospitals downstate. That range means assignments can run from high-acuity city units to smaller hospitals, depending on the system and specialty. Sorting the board by unit rather than city surfaces the differences that matter. Checking float expectations before signing prevents the most common mismatch.
    Does affordability work in a traveler's favor in Illinois?
    It can. Illinois sits a little below the national average on overall cost, and housing runs well below it, so a housing stipend tends to cover more than in a high-cost coastal market. Weigh the full weekly package against rent in your specific city before you commit. Do the housing math first; the rest of the package follows from it.