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ADN Healthcare pays Travel Clinical Nurses the most, averaging $2,767 per week, followed by Synergy Medical Staffing ($2,587) and Genie Healthcare ($2,507). For comparison, the Columbus, NE average for Travel Clinical Nurses is $2,485 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 11% more.

Only Columbus, Nebraska reports pay data for Travel Clinical Nurses, averaging $2,485 per week. Columbus, Nebraska also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,767. For comparison, the Columbus, NE average for Travel Clinical Nurses is $2,485 per week, roughly in line with Columbus, Nebraska.

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