Travel Nursing:
Illinois

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If you’re interested in current Springfield, Illinois travel nursing jobs, create a free profile on our website to search through all of our active listings.

Yes. Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) member. What this means is you need to be specifically licensed to work in Illinois. States that are part of the NLC allow nurses to work in other NLC states without having to obtain additional licenses.

There are two ways to apply for a nursing license in Illinois. You can obtain a temporary license through employer endorsement or apply for a permanent license.

To apply for a license or obtain an endorsement, you’ll need to fill out an application with the Illinois Board of Nursing and meet their checklist requirements, including but not limited to:

• Licensure fee
• Fingerprint and background check
• Verification of current nursing licenses
• Nursing school transcripts
• Documents of any discipline or convictions

While this can seem like a daunting process, your Trusted Nurse Staffing recruiter will help you every step of the way. We will also offer reimbursement for your licensure fee.

When it comes to housing travel nursing jobs in Illinois, you have two options:

1. We can choose to let us help you find housing where we handle the search and we will set up housing for you.
2. You can choose to find your own accommodation and receive a housing stipend.

Be sure to talk with your recruiter about which option is right for you. They may have additional insight on the area you are moving to and can even help link you up with other responsible travel nurses that are looking for roommates.

As hotspots emerge during the pandemic, there is an increased need for travel nurses to fill in the gaps of beleaguered facilities and hospitals. There has been a reduction in RN positions because of fewer elective surgeries allowing more travel nurses to hit the road and go where they are needed most.

What does this mean for you? Competitive compensation. Because of the high demand for travel nurses, facilities will offer more competitive pay and benefits for your services.

According to ZipRecruiter, at the top of the list is Naperville, followed closely by Elgin and Chicago as having the top travel nurse salary in Illinois. The average salary for travel nursing jobs in Illinois is $1,330 per week. These top paying cities offer about 30% higher salary than the rest of the state because of their active travel nursing market.

Do you have any specialties? If so, these assignments typically offer higher salaries for in-demand specialties.

Housing costs are much lower in Illinois compared to the rest of the United States. On average, Illinois is an inexpensive place to live.

The length of your travel nursing assignment in Illinois can vary depending on:

1. Whether you are accepting a standard travel nursing assignment or crisis travel nursing assignment. Crisis travel nursing contracts vary in length and may be shorter than regular travel nursing assignment contracts.
2. 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 8,13,16, and 52-weeks 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.

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 8, 13, 26, and
• 52 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 on how we can best support you as a travel nurse.

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.

We offer our travel nurses the kind of support that makes taking new assignments easy. We want our travel nurses to feel like they have someone watching their back. Fill out our free profile to begin your search and let us help you find your next adventure.