Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,033/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Carlsbad, NM is $2,033 per week. This is 5% lower than the New Mexico average of $2,140.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 777 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Carlsbad, NM compared to State and National Averages

$2,033/week

Carlsbad, NM

12% lower than the US average.

$2,140/week

New Mexico

6% lower than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

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

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Las Cruces, New Mexico

$1,933/week

This is 3% lower than the Carlsbad average of $1,994.

Lubbock, Texas

$2,005/week

This is 1% higher than the Carlsbad average of $1,994.

Albuquerque, New Mexico

$2,308/week

This is 14% higher than the Carlsbad average of $1,994.

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

Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,606 per week, followed by Santa Fe, New Mexico ($2,303) and Farmington, New Mexico ($2,260). Carlsbad, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,395. For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,033 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 28% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$2,606$2,827
Santa Fe, New Mexico$2,303$2,550
Farmington, New Mexico$2,260$3,287
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,211$3,120
Taos, New Mexico$2,157$2,157
Carlsbad, New Mexico$2,033$3,395
Los Alamos, New Mexico$1,982$2,427
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Carlsbad?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,171 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,901) and Fastaff Travel Nursing ($2,403). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,395. For comparison, the Carlsbad, NM average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,033 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 56% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$3,171$3,395
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,901$3,365
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,403$2,753
Vibra Travels$2,368$2,368
GLC On-The-Go$2,338$2,338
Avani Healthcare Staffing$2,277$2,277
Care Career$2,249$2,260
HCS 247$2,234$2,234
Prime Staffing$2,142$2,142
TalentBurst, Inc$2,129$2,314

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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