Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary
$1,959/week
The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Chicago, IL is $1,959 per week. This is 17% lower than the Illinois average of $2,291.
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 35 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages
$1,959/week
Chicago, IL
13% lower than the US average.
$2,291/week
Illinois
4% higher than the US average.
$2,204/week
United States
How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Rockford, Illinois
$2,441/week
This is 11% higher than the Chicago average of $2,173.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
$2,396/week
This is 9% higher than the Chicago average of $2,173.
Muskegon, Michigan
$2,157/week
This is 1% lower than the Chicago average of $2,173.
Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?
Decatur, Illinois pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,693 per week, followed by Effingham, Illinois ($2,594) and Peoria, Illinois ($2,479). Peoria, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,520. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $1,959 per week — Decatur, Illinois pays 37% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur, Illinois | $2,693 | $3,049 |
| Effingham, Illinois | $2,594 | $3,134 |
| Peoria, Illinois | $2,479 | $3,520 |
| Olympia Fields, Illinois | $2,457 | $2,907 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Premier Medical Staffing Services pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,369 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,342) and PRIDE Health ($2,340). For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $1,959 per week — Premier Medical Staffing Services pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Premier Medical Staffing Services | $2,369 | $2,369 |
| Care Career | $2,342 | $2,342 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,340 | $2,340 |
| Alliance Services, Inc. | $2,304 | $2,304 |
| Anders Group | $2,257 | $2,257 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $2,250 | $2,250 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,105 | $2,110 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,083 | $2,083 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,077 | $2,077 |
Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Travel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Chicago, IL
- TotalMed RN
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,306/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Chicago, IL
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,150/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - ED - Emergency Department
- Chicago, IL
- Malone Healthcare - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,101/week
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- Chicago, IL
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,077/week
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- Chicago, IL
- Supplemental Health Care
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,043/week
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