Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,164/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Altoona, PA is $2,164 per week. This is 1% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $2,196.

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Based on 333 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Altoona, PA compared to State and National Averages

$2,164/week

Altoona, PA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,196/week

Pennsylvania

1% lower than the US average.

$2,223/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Altoona Compare to Other Cities

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Greensburg, Pennsylvania

$2,165/week

This is equal to the Altoona average

Winchester, Virginia

$2,083/week

This is 4% lower than the Altoona average of $2,168.

Morgantown, West Virginia

$2,275/week

This is 5% higher than the Altoona average of $2,168.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Johnstown, Pennsylvania pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,472 per week, followed by Reading, Pennsylvania ($2,441) and Allentown, Pennsylvania ($2,346). Johnstown, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,399. For comparison, the Altoona, PA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,164 per week — Johnstown, Pennsylvania pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Johnstown, Pennsylvania$2,472$3,399
Reading, Pennsylvania$2,441$2,470
Allentown, Pennsylvania$2,346$2,376
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Altoona?

Sunbelt Staffing pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,400 per week, followed by Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing ($2,393) and Host Healthcare ($2,381). Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,586. For comparison, the Altoona, PA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,164 per week — Sunbelt Staffing pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Sunbelt Staffing$2,400$2,400
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,393$2,586
Host Healthcare$2,381$2,507
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,269$2,427
ARMStaffing$2,257$2,412
Trustaff$2,237$2,385
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,222$2,222
FlexCare Nursing$2,221$2,227
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,186$2,352
Triage Staffing$2,119$2,304

Last updated on October 16, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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