Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,335/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Illinois is $2,335 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,178.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 3,603 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Illinois compared to National Averages

$2,335/week

Illinois

7% higher than the US average.

$2,178/week

United States

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 $2,527 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,520). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,688. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,335 per week — Marion, Illinois pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marion, Illinois$2,527$3,489
Urbana, Illinois$2,520$3,688
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Illinois compare to nearby states?

Wisconsin pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,433 per week, followed by Michigan ($2,372) and Iowa ($2,359). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,295. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,335 per week — Wisconsin pays 4% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wisconsin$2,433$3,780
Michigan$2,372$4,295
Iowa$2,359$4,100
Ohio$2,248$3,935
Missouri$2,229$3,499
Kentucky$2,174$4,233
Tennessee$1,942$3,378
Arkansas$1,828$2,661
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Illinois?

E-SolHealth pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,659 per week, followed by Treva Workforce ($3,552) and Carenest Health Services ($3,291). ADN Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,896. For comparison, the Illinois average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,335 per week — E-SolHealth pays 57% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
E-SolHealth$3,659$3,659
Treva Workforce$3,552$3,552
Carenest Health Services$3,291$3,529
Compunnel Healthcare$3,228$3,856
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,887$3,291
HonorVet Technologies$2,770$3,125
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,762$2,762
ADN Healthcare$2,753$3,896
Aptiva Healthcare$2,750$2,750
Seven Healthcare$2,723$2,900

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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