Explore Travel Nurse Jobs 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 travel nurse jobs current pay $1,500 to $3,438, 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 Operating Room, Cath Lab, and ICU.

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 $3,438 Weekly
• Chicago up to $3,172 Weekly
• Downers Grove up to $3,123 Weekly
• Rockford up to $3,016 Weekly
• Urbana up to $2,955 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:

• Operating Room with 8 open jobs
• Cath Lab with 7 open jobs
• ICU with 7 open jobs
• Telemetry with 6 open jobs
• Med Surg with 6 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 17 open jobs
• X-Ray Tech with 1 open job
• MRI Tech with 1 open job
• CT Tech with 10 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.

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