Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,648/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Athens, TX is $1,648 per week. This is 7% lower than the Texas average of $1,768.

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Based on 599 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

$1,648/week

Athens, TX

36% lower than the US average.

$1,768/week

Texas

27% lower than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

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

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Tyler, Texas

$1,842/week

This is 6% higher than the Athens average of $1,731.

Dallas, Texas

$1,813/week

This is 5% higher than the Athens average of $1,731.

Plano, Texas

$1,756/week

This is 1% higher than the Athens average of $1,731.

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

The Woodlands, Texas pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,582 per week, followed by Bryan, Texas ($2,206) and Odessa, Texas ($2,191). Bryan, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,775. For comparison, the Athens, TX average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,648 per week — The Woodlands, Texas pays 57% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Woodlands, Texas$2,582$2,583
Bryan, Texas$2,206$2,775
Odessa, Texas$2,191$2,770
Brownwood, Texas$2,129$2,749
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Athens?

Coast Medical Service pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,102 per week, followed by Trailblazer Staffing Solutions ($1,900) and GLC On-The-Go ($1,890). Coast Medical Service also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,209. For comparison, the Athens, TX average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,648 per week — Coast Medical Service pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Coast Medical Service$2,102$2,209
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$1,900$1,900
GLC On-The-Go$1,890$1,890
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$1,879$1,879
Reliable Nurse Staffing$1,840$1,899
KTI Health$1,836$1,836
HCS 247$1,826$1,826
LeaderStat$1,811$1,878
Voca Healthcare$1,798$1,798
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$1,772$1,772

Last updated on October 31, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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