Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,568/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Athens, TX is $1,568 per week. This is 11% lower than the Texas average of $1,734.

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Based on 152 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Athens, TX compared to State and National Averages

$1,568/week

Athens, TX

39% lower than the US average.

$1,734/week

Texas

26% lower than the US average.

$2,186/week

United States

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

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Tyler, Texas

$1,752/week

This is 5% higher than the Athens average of $1,660.

Waco, Texas

$1,807/week

This is 8% higher than the Athens average of $1,660.

Lufkin, Texas

$1,705/week

This is 3% higher than the Athens average of $1,660.

What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pecos, Texas$2,234$2,853
Waxahachie, Texas$2,144$2,254
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Athens?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$1,778$1,778
GLC On-The-Go$1,741$1,741
LeaderStat$1,736$1,736
Catalytic Solutions$1,707$1,707
PRIDE Health$1,687$1,687
ALOIS Healthcare$1,669$1,669
TravSource$1,609$1,609
PRN Healthcare$1,595$1,595
Premier Medical Staffing Services$1,592$1,592
Trustaff$1,583$1,583

Last updated on August 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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