Average Travel Nurse Salary

$1,660/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Elgin, IL is $1,660 per week. This is 41% lower than the Illinois average of $2,348.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 57 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Elgin, IL compared to State and National Averages

$1,660/week

Elgin, IL

33% lower than the US average.

$2,348/week

Illinois

6% higher than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Elgin Compare to Other Cities

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Chicago, Illinois

$2,171/week

This is 24% higher than the Elgin average of $1,660.

Rockford, Illinois

$2,586/week

This is 36% higher than the Elgin average of $1,660.

Marion, Illinois

$2,498/week

This is 34% higher than the Elgin average of $1,660.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Elgin?

Telemetry earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Elgin, IL, averaging $1,737 per week, followed by Intermediate Care ($1,577) and Med Surg ($1,577). Intermediate Care has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $1,795. For comparison, the Elgin, IL average for Travel Nurses is $1,660 per week — Telemetry earns 5% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Telemetry$1,737$1,737
Intermediate Care$1,577$1,795
Med Surg$1,577$1,795
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Elgin?

Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $2,105 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($1,994) and American Consultants ($1,881). Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,114. For comparison, the Elgin, IL average for Travel Nurses is $1,660 per week — Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fusion Medical Staffing-Long Term Care$2,105$2,114
ADN Healthcare$1,994$1,994
American Consultants$1,881$1,881
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,817$1,817
Genie Healthcare$1,807$1,807
White Glove Placement$1,803$1,803
First Connect Health$1,795$1,795
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$1,764$1,764
American Traveler$1,737$1,737
AHS Staffing$1,737$1,737

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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