Table of Contents
- Find Current Travel Nursing Jobs in Illinois
- Illinois Licensure Information and Requirements
- Illinois CEU Requirements
- What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Illinois?
- How To Become a Travel Nurse in Illinois With Trusted Nurse Staffing in Three Simple Steps
- Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Illinois?
- What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Illinois Right Now?
- FAQs About Illinois Travel Nursing
Find Current Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois
Illinois Licensure Information and Requirements
For the most up-to-date information on licensure and fees in Illinois, visit the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) or contact them at 1 (888) 473-4858.
Licensure Requirements
Illinois is a state with pending legislation for the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). If you are licensed in a Compact state and want to be licensed in Illinois, you must follow the requirements to be licensed by endorsement.
Nurses in Illinois seeking licensure by endorsement must meet the following requirements:
- Complete application
- Provide Social Security Number
- Submit a record of licensure and list other related or non-related professional licenses in other states
- Provide Nursys® identification number; or
- State’s licensure verification process
- If educated in the U.S., provide:
- Education Form signed by the Dean or Director of the nursing program
- Official transcripts
- If educated internationally, provide:
- Temporary military permit, if applicable
- Submit fingerprint Transaction Control Number (TCN)
- Temporary Nursing Permit, if applicable
- Personal history information, including:
- Criminal history
- Felony convictions
- Dishonorable discharge from the military
- Diseases or conditions that may interfere with nursing work
- Denial of a prior license
- Failure to comply with child support, defaulting on a student loan, or defaulting on taxes
Nurses from outside the state of Illinois must provide license verification from their state. NCLEX-RN results may be provided by the original licensing state or by the testing company.
Endorsement candidates can be issued a temporary license if necessary. The temporary permit is good for 6 months.
Licensure Fees
Licensing fees for nurses in Illinois include:
- Endorsement – $50.00
- Endorsement with a temporary licensing permit – $75.00
- Temporary license – $25.00
Nurse Licensure Compact Status
Illinois is currently a state with pending legislation for NLC.
Is Illinois a Walk-Through State?
Illinois is not a walk-through state.
Illinois CEU Requirements
Nurses in Illinois must meet the following CEU requirements per 2-year renewal cycle:
- Twenty hours of approved continuing education
- Beginning January 1, 2020, nurses must also complete a one-hour CE course in sexual harassment, which will meet one of the twenty required CE hours.
What Is the Average Travel Nursing Salary in Illinois?
Travel nurse salaries in Illinois range from $1224 to $1788. Of course, salary amounts vary depending on location and specialty, so these figures are meant to give you an idea of what may be available in Illinois.
Cities in Illinois With the Highest Travel Nursing Salaries
Chicago
The average travel nurse salary in Chicago, Illinois, is $1503 per week.
Cicero
The average travel nurse salary in Cicero, Illinois, is $1503 per week.
Oak Park
The average travel nurse salary in Oak Park, Illinois, is $1503 per week.
Evanston
The average travel nurse salary in Evanston, Illinois, is $1503 per week.
Skokie
The average travel nurse salary in Skokie, Illinois, is $1503 per week.
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How To Become a Travel Nurse in Illinois With Trusted Nurse Staffing in 3 Simple Steps
You begin your Trusted Nurse Staffing journey by creating your free online profile. Once complete, you’ll see the listings for travel nurse jobs in Illinois. Don’t see what you’re looking for? No worries! We’ll update you when more travel nurse jobs in Illinois become available.
After you find a nursing assignment that grabs your interest, one of our Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiters will contact you. If you’re new to the travel nursing process, our recruiters will walk you through each step of the application process. But if you’re a travel nurse pro, you can easily manage the process on your own.
After you’ve decided on your new assignment, signing your contract is the last thing you need to do before you head off to the Prairie State. When you conclude your assignment, Trusted Nurse Staffing can help you find your next job on your travel nurse journey or help you extend your current contract. We’ll be there for you every step of the way.
Why Should You Consider Becoming a Travel Nurse in Illinois?
A travel nurse assignment in Illinois will place you in one of the most underrated states in the U.S. If you’ve been wanting to find a position in a new location in travel nursing, Illinois is worth a second look.
Illinois is home to many of these American icons:
- Chicago deep-dish pizza
- Route 66 origin
- Athletes like Michael Jordan, Chris Chelios, and Walter Payton
- The ice cream sundae
- The beginning of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
- Chicago, where the term “Jazz” was coined in the early 1900s
- Twinkies, invented in River Forest, Illinois
- The 13th amendment to abolish slavery, first ratified in Illinois in 1865
Illinois is 80% farmland, with Chicago being the most populous city in the Midwest and the third-largest city in the United States. Lining Lake Michigan gives Illinois residents access to about 26 miles of beachfront, where the only salt you’ll get is the salt lining a margarita glass.
If you crave the music scene, there is always a music festival somewhere. You can find anything that suits your fancy from jazz to blues and country to rock.
The winters can be brutal in the northern edge of the state, which can be challenging if you aren’t used to cold winters. If you’re comfortable with bundling up and embracing hygge, take the plunge in the icy wind for a new adventure. Traffic in Chicago is one of the worst in the country. Consider public transit within the city and use your vehicle to take adventures around the rest of the state.
On the other side, if you don’t fully appreciate the history of Twinkies, Chicago is a smorgasbord of good food. If the pros outweigh the cons of taking an assignment in Chicago, travel nursing in Chicago, Illinois, may be for you.
What Are The High-Demand Travel Nursing Specialities in Illinois Right Now?
FAQs About Illinois Travel Nursing
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Chicago?
To find nursing jobs in Chicago, create an online profile on our website to look at the current listings. Don’t have time to search every day for a new placement opportunity? We can send you notifications when new assignments become available.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Rockford?
If you’re interested in viewing current Rockford, Illinois, travel nursing jobs, create an online profile on our website to search through all of our active listings.
What Are Your Active Travel Nursing Jobs in Springfield?
If you’re interested in current Springfield, Illinois travel nursing jobs, all of our active listings are available on our website. You can gain access to all of them once you create your online profile.
How Do I Find Housing While Travel Nursing in Illinois?
When it comes to housing travel nursing jobs in Illinois, you have two options:
- You can choose to let us help you find housing where we handle the search and set up housing for you.
- You can choose to find your own accommodations and receive a housing stipend.
Be sure to talk with your recruiter about which option is right for you. They may have additional insight into the area you are moving to and can even help link you up with other responsible travel nurses who are looking for roommates.
How Long Are Illinois Travel Nursing Assignments?
The length of your travel nursing assignment in Illinois can vary depending on:
- Whether you are accepting a standard travel nursing assignment or a crisis travel nursing assignment. Crisis travel nursing contracts vary in length and may be shorter than regular travel nursing assignment contracts.
- The type of travel nursing assignment contracts that your selected travel agency offers.
At Trusted Nurse Staffing, we offer flexible contracts for travel nursing jobs in Illinois. This means that travel nurses have the choice to select contract lengths at 6, 8, and 13 weeks long, plus more depending on what is available. If you end up loving your Illinois travel nursing assignment, our staff can assist you in extending your stay at the end of your contract.
What Benefits Do I Receive As a Travel Nurse in Illinois?
Depending on which travel nursing agency you partner with, the benefits you receive as a travel nurse can vary.
For example, Trusted Nurse Staffing offers:
- Highest pay rates in the industry
- 401(k) plans
- Flexible contracts between 6, 8, and 13 weeks long
- Full-time and part-time work
- 24/7 access and support from your recruiter
- Overtime/double-time availability
- Weekly paychecks, daily pay, and advances offered
- Direct deposit payments
- A loyalty program
- A customized benefits package
- Housing, meal, and travel allowances
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield insurance
- License, certifications, and CEU reimbursements
- Referral bonus plan
- Priority job order bonuses
- Sign-on and completion bonuses
Now that you know the type of benefits that can be made available to you, consider speaking with a Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiter about how we can best support you as a travel nurse.
What Are The Best Things To Do in Illinois For Travel Nurses?
If you find yourself in the state capital, Springfield is the historical home of Abraham Lincoln. His home is a National Historic Site, and you can also visit the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Chicago is a mecca of food, music, and culture, and it’s worth a trip, if not an assignment.
There are lots of activities centered around Lake Michigan such as diving for shipwreck treasures, boating, vacation rentals, and more.
You can also begin a road trip at the beginning of Route 66 to get your fill of American nostalgia.
Why Should I Apply To Travel Nurse Jobs in Illinois With Trusted Nurse Staffing?
We offer our travel nurses the kind of support that makes taking on new assignments easy. We want our travel nurses to feel like they have someone watching their back. Check out our travel nurse listings on the website, and let us help you find your next adventure.