Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Elgin, IL

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,795/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Elgin, IL is $1,795 per week. This is 28% lower than the Illinois average of $2,290.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$1,795/week

Elgin, IL

25% lower than the US average.

$2,290/week

Illinois

2% higher than the US average.

$2,245/week

United States

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

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Libertyville, Illinois

$2,061/week

This is 2% lower than the Elgin average of $2,105.

Evanston, Illinois

$2,008/week

This is 5% lower than the Elgin average of $2,105.

Marion, Illinois

$2,557/week

This is 18% higher than the Elgin average of $2,105.

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 $2,561 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,548) and Decatur, Illinois ($2,462). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,712. For comparison, the Elgin, IL average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,795 per week — Marion, Illinois pays 43% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marion, Illinois$2,561$3,493
Urbana, Illinois$2,548$3,712
Decatur, Illinois$2,462$3,362
Peoria, Illinois$2,443$3,708
Quincy, Illinois$2,437$3,430
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Elgin?

Only First Connect Health reports pay data for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses, averaging $1,795 per week. For comparison, the Elgin, IL average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,795 per week, roughly in line with First Connect Health.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$1,795$1,795

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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