Travel nursing contracts in Harvey, IL advertise a median of $1,753 a week, with the middle half between $1,753 and $2,168, across 10 open nursing contracts on CircleRN. These are advertised weekly totals before tax, usually including tax-free stipends; for almost all postings the figure is the top of an advertised range. Not take-home pay.
17 openings from $1,753–$3,257/week in Harvey, IL — Psych, Emergency Room, Operating Room. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
17 openings from $1,753–$3,257/week right now.
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 | $1,130 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| One bedroom | $1,210 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Two bedroom | $1,370 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Three bedroom | $1,760 | HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included |
| Typical asking rent, all sizes | $1,500 | Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025 |
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Harvey is $148–$238 per night, plus up to $92 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). That is a maximum, not what agencies pay. Look up the exact rate for any ZIP code.
For the same specialties, Harvey pays about 18% below the national median, across 10 open listings. Once local prices are counted, that is worth about -20%. Each opening is compared with the national median for its own specialty, so the figure is not distorted by which specialties happen to be hiring here.
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 Harvey is hiring travel nurses, 17 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.