Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,144/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Columbia, SC is $2,144 per week. This is 7% higher than the South Carolina average of $1,986.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 2,354 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,144/week

Columbia, SC

3% lower than the US average.

$1,986/week

South Carolina

11% lower than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

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

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Orangeburg, South Carolina

$1,847/week

This is 18% lower than the Columbia average of $2,178.

Florence, South Carolina

$2,030/week

This is 7% lower than the Columbia average of $2,178.

Augusta, Georgia

$1,934/week

This is 13% lower than the Columbia average of $2,178.

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

Lancaster, South Carolina pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,324 per week, followed by Columbia, South Carolina ($2,144) and Spartanburg, South Carolina ($2,112). Columbia, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,060. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,144 per week — Lancaster, South Carolina pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lancaster, South Carolina$2,324$3,022
Columbia, South Carolina$2,144$3,060
Spartanburg, South Carolina$2,112$2,592
Florence, South Carolina$2,098$2,985
Charleston, South Carolina$2,050$2,933
Aiken, South Carolina$1,997$2,247
Fort Mill, South Carolina$1,981$2,221
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Columbia?

Reliant Staffing Partners pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,812 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,746) and LanceSoft ($2,640). Vibra Travels has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,060. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,144 per week — Reliant Staffing Partners pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Reliant Staffing Partners$2,812$2,812
Vibra Travels$2,746$3,060
LanceSoft$2,640$2,700
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$2,601$2,601
HonorVet Technologies$2,556$2,800
Bestica$2,514$2,743
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,498$2,520
Talent4Health$2,470$2,470
Voca Healthcare$2,409$2,714
LeaderStat$2,390$2,688

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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