Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,178/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Independence, MO is $2,178 per week. This is 4% higher than the Missouri average of $2,094.

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Based on 646 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,178/week

Independence, MO

1% higher than the US average.

$2,094/week

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$2,163/week

United States

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

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Washington, Missouri

$1,931/week

This is 11% lower than the Independence average of $2,144.

Atlantic, Iowa

$2,588/week

This is 17% higher than the Independence average of $2,144.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,405/week

This is 11% higher than the Independence average of $2,144.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, Missouri$2,358$3,300
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,204$2,316
Independence, Missouri$2,178$3,481
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Independence?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Care Career$2,987$2,987
Advantis Medical$2,738$2,738
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,730$3,481
Bestica$2,718$2,718
TravSource$2,220$2,220
Zack Group$2,193$2,193
PRIDE Health$2,147$2,147
TRS Healthcare$2,132$2,132
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,117$2,117
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,095$2,095

Last updated on January 19, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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