Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,833/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Arkansas is $1,833 per week. This is 19% lower than the US average of $2,177.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 367 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages

$1,833/week

Arkansas

19% lower than the US average.

$2,177/week

United States

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

Little Rock, Arkansas pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,134 per week, followed by Rogers, Arkansas ($2,025) and Harrison, Arkansas ($2,013). Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,661. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,833 per week — Little Rock, Arkansas pays 16% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Little Rock, Arkansas$2,134$2,661
Rogers, Arkansas$2,025$2,025
Harrison, Arkansas$2,013$2,203
Fort Smith, Arkansas$1,926$2,074
Hot Springs, Arkansas$1,805$2,064
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,330 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,224) and Kansas ($2,200). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,233. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,833 per week — Illinois pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,330$3,896
Missouri$2,224$3,499
Kansas$2,200$3,449
Kentucky$2,171$4,233
Louisiana$2,123$3,314
Alabama$2,083$3,117
Mississippi$1,963$3,019
Tennessee$1,942$3,378
Oklahoma$1,936$3,159
Texas$1,768$3,436
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Arkansas?

First Connect Health pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,671 per week, followed by Medical Talent ($2,535) and Thrive Staffing ($2,463). Medical Talent has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,697. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,833 per week — First Connect Health pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$2,671$2,671
Medical Talent$2,535$2,697
Thrive Staffing$2,463$2,463
Coast Medical Service$2,297$2,515
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,248$2,248
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,203$2,203
Tact Staff$2,113$2,113
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,104$2,538
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,092$2,092
Cross Country Nurses$2,090$2,510

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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