2 openings at $2,207/week in Aurora, IL — L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there, and 1 furnished place to stay.
2 openings at $2,207/week right now.
1 furnished rental available for travel nurses.
Prices in Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) run 4% higher overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103.6 | 4% higher |
| Housing | 112.0 | 12% higher |
| Utilities | 83.6 | 16% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 107.3 | 7% higher |
| Services | 100.5 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
| Unit | Monthly | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,950 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $2,050 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $2,390 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $3,070 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $2,344 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Aurora is $123 per night, plus up to $80 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
Illinois is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a Illinois license to work here even if you hold a multistate license. Check your license with the compact checker.
1 hospital in Aurora is hiring travel nurses, 2 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.