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California pays Travel Gastrointestinal Nurses the most, averaging $2,625 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,191). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,120. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Gastrointestinal Nurses is $2,693 per week — California pays 3% less.

Medical Solutions pays Travel Gastrointestinal Nurses the most, averaging $3,254 per week, followed by Cross Country Nurses ($3,130) and Reliable Nurse Staffing ($3,000). For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Gastrointestinal Nurses is $2,693 per week — Medical Solutions pays 21% more.

California pays Travel Gastrointestinal Nurses the most, averaging $2,625 per week, followed by North Dakota ($2,592) and South Dakota ($2,324). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,120. For comparison, the Washington average for Travel Gastrointestinal Nurses is $2,693 per week — California pays 3% less.

Registered Nurses who provide direct patient care, administer medications, coordinate treatment plans, and monitor patient conditions across diverse healthcare settings including hospitals, clinics and outpatient centers, home health and hospice, schools and public health settings, travel nursing assignments, corrections, long-term acute care, and non-bedside roles such as case management, informatics, education, and telehealth.

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