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ProKatchers pays Travel First Assist Nurses the most, averaging $5,736 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare ($4,845) and Pulse Healthcare Services ($4,777). GHR Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,764. For comparison, the New York average for Travel First Assist Nurses is $3,753 per week — ProKatchers pays 53% more.

Only Rochester, New York reports pay data for Travel First Assist Nurses, averaging $3,753 per week. Rochester, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,764. For comparison, the New York average for Travel First Assist Nurses is $3,753 per week, roughly in line with Rochester, New York.

Only Mount Vernon, New York reports pay data for First Assist Nurses, averaging $45 per hour. Mount Vernon, New York also has the highest ceiling, with max hourly pay reaching $61. For comparison, the New York average for Registered Nurses is $59 per hour — Mount Vernon, New York pays 24% less.

Massachusetts pays Travel First Assist Nurses the most, averaging $3,845 per week, followed by Ohio ($2,655) and Michigan ($2,353). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,354. For comparison, the New York average for Travel First Assist Nurses is $3,753 per week — Massachusetts pays 2% more.

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