Average Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,455/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,455 per week. This is 20% lower than the Illinois average of $2,935.

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on 15 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,455/week

Chicago, IL

9% higher than the US average.

$2,935/week

Illinois

24% higher than the US average.

$2,234/week

United States

How Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Oak Lawn, Illinois

$3,007/week

This is 26% higher than the Chicago average of $2,232.

Elk Grove Village, Illinois

$2,926/week

This is 24% higher than the Chicago average of $2,232.

Naperville, Illinois

$2,101/week

This is 6% lower than the Chicago average of $2,232.

Average Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses?

Rockford, Illinois pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,107 per week, followed by Oak Lawn, Illinois ($3,059) and Belleville, Illinois ($3,050). Elk Grove Village, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,837. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $2,455 per week — Rockford, Illinois pays 27% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rockford, Illinois$3,107$3,597
Oak Lawn, Illinois$3,059$3,324
Belleville, Illinois$3,050$3,240
Elk Grove Village, Illinois$3,022$3,837
Harvey, Illinois$3,018$3,018
Naperville, Illinois$3,004$3,257
Springfield, Illinois$2,913$3,176
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse jobs in Chicago?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $2,989 per week, followed by TotalMed RN ($2,860) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,623). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,060. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $2,455 per week — Host Healthcare pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,989$2,989
TotalMed RN$2,860$2,860
Cross Country Nurses$2,623$3,060
ADN Healthcare$2,540$2,540
Medical Solutions$2,489$2,912
PRN Healthcare$2,465$2,472
Triage Staffing$2,446$2,811
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,346$2,346
AHS Staffing$2,309$2,309
Trustaff$2,209$2,209

Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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