Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,480/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Rapid City, SD is $2,480 per week. This is 2% higher than the South Dakota average of $2,424.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 183 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Rapid City, SD compared to State and National Averages

$2,480/week

Rapid City, SD

9% higher than the US average.

$2,424/week

South Dakota

7% higher than the US average.

$2,259/week

United States

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

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Bismarck, North Dakota

$2,271/week

This is 18% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,682.

Billings, Montana

$2,317/week

This is 16% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,682.

Lander, Wyoming

$2,142/week

This is 25% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,682.

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

Mitchell, South Dakota pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,563 per week, followed by Rapid City, South Dakota ($2,480) and Pierre, South Dakota ($2,469). Sioux Falls, South Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,710. For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,480 per week — Mitchell, South Dakota pays 3% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mitchell, South Dakota$2,563$3,080
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,480$2,959
Pierre, South Dakota$2,469$2,954
Sioux Falls, South Dakota$2,400$3,710
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Rapid City?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,959 per week, followed by Trustaff ($2,809) and Staffmax Healthcare ($2,643). For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,480 per week — Vibra Travels pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,959$2,959
Trustaff$2,809$2,809
Staffmax Healthcare$2,643$2,643
Care Career$2,540$2,669
American Consultants$2,497$2,497
Meda Health$2,449$2,449
Wayward Medical$2,401$2,463
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,326$2,353
GetMed Staffing, Inc.$2,318$2,409
THP Healthcare Staffing$2,275$2,275

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

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