ICU Travel Nurse Jobs in Chicago, Illinois
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Average weekly pay: $2,818
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Estimated pay
Around $2,818 / week for this specialty
Many contracts cluster between $2,588 and $3,048 per week, though your offer can shift with acuity, shift differentials, and timing. Market tone: Average.
No specialty overrides in data; baseline from statewide pay × city adjustment 1.15.
Pay estimates reflect current market trends and may vary by assignment and facility.
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Jeri, Veteran Recruiter
Chicago ICU contracts reward heavy acuity with strong rates and overtime when staffing is tight. Nail down guaranteed hours, bonus rules, and extension pay before you lock in.
Natasha, Seasoned Travel Nurse
After critical care shifts you are minutes from world-class dining and lakefront walks. Keep a light plan for census swings so off-days stay restorative.
Kat, Newbie Travel Nurse
Teaching hospitals here offer structured resources; lean on unit educators and charge nurses when ratios spike. Ask how travelers float during the first week.
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