Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,455/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in Illinois is $2,455 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,226.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 92 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,455/week

Illinois

9% higher than the US average.

$2,226/week

United States

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?

Rockford, Illinois pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,658 per week, followed by Springfield, Illinois ($2,594) and Quincy, Illinois ($2,559). Rockford, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,385. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,455 per week — Rockford, Illinois pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rockford, Illinois$2,658$3,385
Springfield, Illinois$2,594$2,646
Quincy, Illinois$2,559$2,707
Peoria, Illinois$2,419$3,173
Bloomington, Illinois$2,394$2,394
How does the pay for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,654 per week, followed by Michigan ($2,524) and Minnesota ($2,423). Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,524. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,455 per week — Wisconsin pays 8% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,654$3,524
Michigan$2,524$2,887
Minnesota$2,423$2,423
Missouri$2,336$3,216
Ohio$2,236$3,215
Kentucky$2,197$2,688
Kansas$2,059$2,174
Iowa$2,034$2,254
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in Illinois?

Greenstaff Medical US-Travel pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,900 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($2,853) and Voca Healthcare ($2,847). For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,455 per week — Greenstaff Medical US-Travel pays 59% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$3,900$3,900
ADN Healthcare$2,853$3,173
Voca Healthcare$2,847$2,847
SambaTraveler$2,847$2,847
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,807$2,807
Prime Staffing$2,800$2,800
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois$2,663$2,663
GLC On-The-Go$2,641$2,641
American Traveler$2,633$2,947
Trustaff$2,606$2,606

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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