Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,034/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,034 per week. This is 9% lower than the Illinois average of $2,211.

Last updated on March 29, 2026. Based on 968 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

$2,034/week

Chicago, IL

6% lower than the US average.

$2,211/week

Illinois

3% higher than the US average.

$2,152/week

United States

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

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Kankakee, Illinois

$1,983/week

This is 11% lower than the Chicago average of $2,202.

South Bend, Indiana

$2,220/week

This is 1% higher than the Chicago average of $2,202.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,192/week

This is equal to the Chicago average

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Skokie, Illinois$3,030$3,030
Maywood, Illinois$2,765$2,765
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,505$2,800
Quincy, Illinois$2,409$3,638
Marion, Illinois$2,391$3,123
Peoria, Illinois$2,359$3,527
Urbana, Illinois$2,309$2,615
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,755$2,755
AHS Staffing$2,740$2,740
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,546$2,788
GLC On-The-Go$2,489$2,489
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,324$2,358
IDR Healthcare$2,269$2,269
Stability Healthcare$2,248$2,807
Care Career$2,235$2,235
PRIDE Health$2,230$2,375
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,228$2,228

Last updated on March 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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