Average Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,108/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Texas is $2,108 per week. This is 16% lower than the US average of $2,439.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 32 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$2,108/week

Texas

16% lower than the US average.

$2,439/week

United States

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses?

Only Houston, Texas reports pay data for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses, averaging $2,108 per week. Houston, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,671. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,108 per week, roughly in line with Houston, Texas.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Houston, Texas$2,108$2,671
How does the pay for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Arizona pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,881 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,623) and Colorado ($2,269). For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,108 per week — Arizona pays 37% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arizona$2,881$2,881
Kansas$2,623$2,623
Colorado$2,269$2,590
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse jobs in Texas?

Nightingale Nurses pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,358 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,274) and Lucid Staffing Solutions ($2,226). Nightingale Nurses also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,671. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,108 per week — Nightingale Nurses pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses$2,358$2,671
Voca Healthcare$2,274$2,274
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,226$2,226
AHS Staffing$2,221$2,221
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,220$2,220
Medical Solutions$2,208$2,224
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,202$2,202
Host Healthcare$2,196$2,196
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,195$2,195
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$2,187$2,187

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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