Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,047/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,047 per week. This is 9% lower than the Illinois average of $2,234.

Last updated on May 13, 2026. Based on 347 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

$2,047/week

Chicago, IL

6% lower than the US average.

$2,234/week

Illinois

3% higher than the US average.

$2,162/week

United States

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

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South Bend, Indiana

$2,195/week

This is 3% lower than the Chicago average of $2,256.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,350/week

This is 4% higher than the Chicago average of $2,256.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

$2,360/week

This is 4% higher than the Chicago average of $2,256.

What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oak Lawn, Illinois$2,890$3,160
Normal, Illinois$2,576$2,797
Quincy, Illinois$2,538$2,830
Marion, Illinois$2,454$3,092
Maywood, Illinois$2,448$2,448
Peoria, Illinois$2,393$3,649
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$2,230$2,304
American Traveler$2,219$2,334
LeaderStat$2,218$2,218
Access Healthcare$2,203$2,203
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,172$2,172
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,149$2,358
PRIDE Health$2,147$2,165
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,137$2,139
Trustaff$2,100$2,152
Focus Staff$2,086$2,086

Last updated on May 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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