7 openings from $2,123–$3,007/week in Mount Vernon, IL — Emergency Room, Progressive Care Unit, L&D. Pay by specialty, what it costs to live there.
7 openings from $2,123–$3,007/week right now.
Prices in Illinois run at the national average overall.
| Category | Index | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100.0 | at the national average |
| Housing | 93.9 | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 85.0 | 15% lower |
| Groceries and goods | 103.8 | 4% higher |
| Services | 100.2 | at the national average |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.
The federal ceiling on tax-free lodging reimbursement in Mount Vernon is $113 per night, plus up to $68 a day for meals (GSA, FY2027). GSA names roughly 300 higher-cost destinations individually; Mount Vernon is not one, so the national standard rate applies. 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.
See all 7 openings in Mount Vernon
1 hospital in Mount Vernon is hiring travel nurses, 7 openings in all. Each page lists the openings by specialty with advertised weekly pay, cost of living and housing nearby.