Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,221/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Columbia, SC is $2,221 per week. This is 10% higher than the South Carolina average of $1,998.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 2,351 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

$2,221/week

Columbia, SC

2% lower than the US average.

$1,998/week

South Carolina

13% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

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Orangeburg, South Carolina

$1,797/week

This is 23% lower than the Columbia average of $2,205.

Florence, South Carolina

$2,074/week

This is 6% lower than the Columbia average of $2,205.

Augusta, Georgia

$1,979/week

This is 11% lower than the Columbia average of $2,205.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
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 $2,374 per week, followed by Columbia, South Carolina ($2,221) and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina ($2,084). Lancaster, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,022. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,221 per week — Lancaster, South Carolina pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lancaster, South Carolina$2,374$3,022
Columbia, South Carolina$2,221$2,948
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina$2,084$2,245
Florence, South Carolina$2,081$2,985
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Columbia?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,886 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,649) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,618). Vibra Travels also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,948. For comparison, the Columbia, SC average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,221 per week — Vibra Travels pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,886$2,948
Voca Healthcare$2,649$2,740
ALOIS Healthcare$2,618$2,701
Care Team Solutions$2,603$2,663
HonorVet Technologies$2,600$2,600
Aequor Healthcare$2,597$2,597
Talent4Health$2,584$2,584
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,554$2,554
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,519$2,760
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,499$2,639

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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