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Travel nursing at Jesse Brown Va Medical Center - Va Chicago Healthcare System

820 S Damen Street, Chicago, IL 60612 · Veterans Administration · CMS 4★ · Emergency department

Housing stipend ceiling (GSA FY2027)

$1,416/wk

≈ $6,136/month tax-free max for Chicago (lodging $148–238/night by season), plus up to $644/wk for meals.

Aim for $3,700–$4,900/month in rent (60–80% of the ceiling). Landlords often price right up to the ceiling; with a stipend at the max, staying in that range keeps about $1,236–$2,436 a month for you.
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Charting system (EHR)

Not reported to CMS for 2023–2024. Ask your recruiter which EHR the unit uses.

Nursing license in Illinois

Not a compact state

You'll likely need a IL license (or a temporary permit) before you start. Illinois details

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