Average Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse Salary

$3,027/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse in Illinois is $3,027 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $2,736.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 381 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$3,027/week

Illinois

10% higher than the US average.

$2,736/week

United States

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 $3,477 per week, followed by Oak Lawn, Illinois ($3,159) and Elk Grove Village, Illinois ($3,037). Rockford, Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,187. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $3,027 per week — Rockford, Illinois pays 15% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rockford, Illinois$3,477$4,187
Oak Lawn, Illinois$3,159$3,500
Elk Grove Village, Illinois$3,037$3,812
Harvey, Illinois$3,018$3,018
Springfield, Illinois$2,939$3,176
Peoria, Illinois$2,894$3,159
Urbana, Illinois$2,879$3,147
Belleville, Illinois$2,858$3,420
How does the pay for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Iowa pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,188 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($3,006) and Tennessee ($2,885). Iowa also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,195. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $3,027 per week — Iowa pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Iowa$3,188$4,195
Wisconsin$3,006$3,726
Tennessee$2,885$3,425
Michigan$2,813$3,363
Missouri$2,798$3,872
Kentucky$2,711$2,999
Ohio$2,692$3,182
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurse jobs in Illinois?

Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois pays Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses the most, averaging $3,853 per week, followed by PEL/VIP ($3,774) and Carenest Health Services ($3,726). Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,167. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Cardiovascular Operating Room Nurses is $3,027 per week — Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Express Healthcare Staffing Illinois$3,853$4,167
PEL/VIP$3,774$3,910
Carenest Health Services$3,726$3,726
LinQ Global Group$3,600$3,600
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$3,588$3,588
LeaderStat$3,578$3,921
GLC On-The-Go$3,534$3,534
Compunnel Healthcare$3,500$3,500
Seven Healthcare$3,500$3,500
Care Career$3,488$3,812

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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