Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Chicago, IL
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$2,107/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Chicago, IL is $2,107 per week. This is 11% lower than the Illinois average of $2,330.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 779 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
$2,107/week
Chicago, IL
7% lower than the US average.
$2,330/week
Illinois
3% higher than the US average.
$2,259/week
United States
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Chicago Compare to Other Cities
Evanston, Illinois
$2,383/week
This is 9% higher than the Chicago average of $2,180.
Rockford, Illinois
$2,420/week
This is 10% higher than the Chicago average of $2,180.
Waukesha, Wisconsin
$2,355/week
This is 7% higher than the Chicago average of $2,180.
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Illinois pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Marion, Illinois pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,525 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,520). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,688. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,107 per week — Marion, Illinois pays 20% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Marion, Illinois | $2,525 | $3,489 |
| Urbana, Illinois | $2,520 | $3,688 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Chicago?
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,652 per week, followed by PRIDE Health ($2,511) and Favorite Healthcare Staffing ($2,448). TRS Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,679. For comparison, the Chicago, IL average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,107 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 26% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,652 | $2,652 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,511 | $2,511 |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Thrive Staffing | $2,432 | $2,438 |
| American Traveler | $2,390 | $2,640 |
| GetMed Staffing, Inc. | $2,365 | $2,367 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,356 | $2,356 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,356 | $2,356 |
| Greenstaff Medical US-Travel | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,332 | $2,679 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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