Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,097/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Altoona, PA is $2,097 per week. This is 4% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $2,174.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 26 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Altoona, PA compared to State and National Averages

$2,097/week

Altoona, PA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,174/week

Pennsylvania

2% lower than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Altoona Compare to Other Cities

Search

Johnstown, Pennsylvania

$2,281/week

This is 9% higher than the Altoona average of $2,078.

State College, Pennsylvania

$1,918/week

This is 8% lower than the Altoona average of $2,078.

Hagerstown, Maryland

$2,269/week

This is 8% higher than the Altoona average of $2,078.

Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?

Only Reading, Pennsylvania reports pay data for Travel Emergency Department Nurses, averaging $2,524 per week. Reading, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,056. For comparison, the Altoona, PA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,097 per week — Reading, Pennsylvania pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Reading, Pennsylvania$2,524$3,056
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Altoona?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,208 per week, followed by Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing ($2,206) and LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,200). Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,354. For comparison, the Altoona, PA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,097 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,208$2,354
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,206$2,206
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,200$2,200
ARMStaffing$2,196$2,196
Trustaff$2,152$2,166
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,130$2,133
Sunbelt Staffing$2,127$2,127
Cross Country Nurses$2,062$2,125
FlexCare Nursing$2,036$2,038
Triage Staffing$2,034$2,084

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

A Nurse holding a file folder

Travel Emergency Department Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Altoona, PA

Be the first to know about new jobs for Emergency Department Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article Pennsylvania: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Welcome to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Explore an exciting state rich in history, with a robust healthcare job market waiting for you.
Open article 10 Great Healthcare Employers in Philadelphia, PA
10 Great Healthcare Employers in Philadelphia, PA
Start a rewarding career by exploring leading hospitals in the Birthplace of America.
Open article Philadelphia, PA: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Welcome to Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Explore the birthplace of America and see why many nurses and HCPs choose to call this city home.
See more Blog Posts