Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,928/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Cape Girardeau, MO is $1,928 per week. This is 16% lower than the Missouri average of $2,239.

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 665 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Cape Girardeau, MO compared to State and National Averages

$1,928/week

Cape Girardeau, MO

17% lower than the US average.

$2,239/week

Missouri

1% lower than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

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

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Paducah, Kentucky

$2,215/week

This is 11% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $1,965.

Belleville, Illinois

$2,262/week

This is 13% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $1,965.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,248/week

This is 13% higher than the Cape Girardeau average of $1,965.

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

Chesterfield, Missouri pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,504 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($2,382) and Independence, Missouri ($2,365). Kansas City, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,499. For comparison, the Cape Girardeau, MO average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,928 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,504$2,646
Columbia, Missouri$2,382$3,337
Independence, Missouri$2,365$3,392
Kansas City, Missouri$2,292$3,499
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Cape Girardeau?

Access Healthcare pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,462 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,421) and Malone Healthcare - Nursing ($2,390). For comparison, the Cape Girardeau, MO average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,928 per week — Access Healthcare pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Access Healthcare$2,462$2,462
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,421$2,456
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,390$2,390
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,356$2,356
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,330$2,330
PRN Healthcare$2,324$2,324
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,112$2,112
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,044$2,044
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,040$2,040
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,025$2,410

Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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