Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,942/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Chicago, IL is $1,942 per week. This is 15% lower than the Illinois average of $2,230.

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Based on 858 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Chicago, IL compared to State and National Averages

$1,942/week

Chicago, IL

12% lower than the US average.

$2,230/week

Illinois

3% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities

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Harvey, Illinois

$1,618/week

This is 26% lower than the Chicago average of $2,039.

Kankakee, Illinois

$2,030/week

This is equal to the Chicago average

South Bend, Indiana

$2,221/week

This is 8% higher than the Chicago average of $2,039.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Maywood, Illinois$2,628$2,628
Decatur, Illinois$2,561$3,144
Quincy, Illinois$2,435$3,534
Urbana, Illinois$2,390$3,024
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LeaderStat$2,380$3,296
Access Healthcare$2,306$3,312
Prime Staffing$2,248$3,220
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,214$2,898
GHR Healthcare$2,170$2,898
Talent4Health$2,162$2,286
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$2,108$2,815
Advantis Medical$1,967$1,967
Protouch Staffing$1,964$2,028
Focus Staff$1,945$1,945

Last updated on December 21, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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