Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,013/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Columbia, MO is $2,013 per week. This is 6% lower than the Missouri average of $2,137.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 883 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,013/week

Columbia, MO

10% lower than the US average.

$2,137/week

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Springfield, Missouri

$2,038/week

This is 4% lower than the Columbia average of $2,114.

Quincy, Illinois

$2,331/week

This is 9% higher than the Columbia average of $2,114.

Kirksville, Missouri

$1,951/week

This is 8% lower than the Columbia average of $2,114.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Chesterfield, Missouri pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,500 per week, followed by Independence, Missouri ($2,271). Independence, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,182. For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,013 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,500$2,642
Independence, Missouri$2,271$3,182
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Columbia?

LanceSoft pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,100 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($3,066) and GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions ($3,066). For comparison, the Columbia, MO average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,013 per week — LanceSoft pays 54% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$3,100$3,100
First Connect Health$3,066$3,066
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$3,066$3,066
Slate Healthcare$3,040$3,040
Genie Healthcare$2,962$2,962
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$2,704$2,704
Medical Talent$2,506$2,506
Health Saviours$2,448$2,448
ALOIS Healthcare$2,305$2,827
Vibra Travels$2,302$2,302

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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