Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,153/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in New Mexico is $2,153 per week. This is 1% lower than the US average of $2,177.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 733 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages

$2,153/week

New Mexico

1% lower than the US average.

$2,177/week

United States

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,606 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,262) and Farmington, New Mexico ($2,193). Carlsbad, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,395. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,153 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rio Rancho, New Mexico$2,606$2,827
Albuquerque, New Mexico$2,262$3,120
Farmington, New Mexico$2,193$3,195
Santa Fe, New Mexico$2,025$2,341
Carlsbad, New Mexico$2,022$3,395
Taos, New Mexico$2,010$2,157
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

California pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,347 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,315) and Nevada ($2,242). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,500. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,153 per week — California pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
California$2,347$4,500
Nebraska$2,315$3,300
Nevada$2,242$2,851
Kansas$2,200$3,449
Arizona$2,186$3,505
Colorado$2,166$3,920
Wyoming$2,149$2,900
Oklahoma$1,936$3,159
Utah$1,833$2,467
Texas$1,768$3,436
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,395 per week, followed by Wellspring Nurse Source ($3,292) and LanceSoft ($3,125). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,153 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 58% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$3,395$3,395
Wellspring Nurse Source$3,292$3,292
LanceSoft$3,125$3,195
Prolink Region 4$3,000$3,000
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,976$2,976
RadHealth+$2,950$2,950
Care Team Solutions$2,787$2,787
Staffmax Healthcare$2,749$2,749
Infojini Healthcare - Nursing$2,565$2,926
KTI Health$2,550$3,120

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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