How much does a Cardiovascular Nurse make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Cardiovascular Nurse in Chicago, IL is $78,129. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $69,491 to $84,322, with most professionals earning between $61,626 and $89,960.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Cardiovascular Nurse Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $61,626 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $69,491 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $78,129 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $84,322 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Cardiovascular Nurse Salary $89,960 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $69,491 10% $61,626 90% $89,960 75% $84,322 $78,129 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Cardiovascular Nurse ?

Cardiac nursing is a nursing specialty that works with patients who suffer from various conditions of the cardiovascular system. Cardiac nurses help treat conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, myocardial infarction and cardiac dysrhythmia under the direction of a cardiologist. Cardiac nurses perform postoperative care on a surgical unit, stress test evaluations, cardiac monitoring, vascular monitoring, and health assessments. Cardiac nurses must have Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. In addition...

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  1. Down a level:

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    Associate's Degree

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    Cardiovascular Nurse

    0 - 2 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Staff Nurse - RN II

    2 - 4 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Cardiovascular Nurse in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Cardiovascular Nurse ranges from $69,491 to $84,322 with the average base salary of $78,129. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,491 to $84,322 with the average total cash compensation of $78,129.

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