Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$1,867/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Joplin, MO is $1,867 per week. This is 15% lower than the Missouri average of $2,144.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 487 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,867/week

Joplin, MO

18% lower than the US average.

$2,144/week

Missouri

2% lower than the US average.

$2,195/week

United States

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

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Springdale, Arkansas

$1,680/week

This is 12% lower than the Joplin average of $1,877.

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$1,929/week

This is 3% higher than the Joplin average of $1,877.

Springfield, Missouri

$2,040/week

This is 8% higher than the Joplin average of $1,877.

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 ($2,320) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($2,237). Independence, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,041. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,867 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,500$2,642
Independence, Missouri$2,320$3,041
Lee's Summit, Missouri$2,237$3,013
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Joplin?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,302 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,302) and TRS Healthcare ($2,074). For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $1,867 per week — Vibra Travels pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,302$2,302
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,302$2,302
TRS Healthcare$2,074$2,074
Care Career$2,011$2,074
LanceSoft$2,000$2,100
Zack Group$1,974$2,038
Solomon Page$1,961$2,040
Healthcare Support$1,959$2,014
TravSource$1,919$1,984
American Traveler$1,892$1,966

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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