Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,146/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse is $2,146 per week. This is 4% lower than the nursing US average of $2,233.

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Based on 68,712 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$2,146/week

4% lower than the nursing US average.

$2,233/week

United States

Where do Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses get paid the most?

Rhode Island pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,767 per week, followed by Alaska ($2,588) and New Hampshire ($2,475). New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,630. For comparison, the national average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,146 per week — Rhode Island pays 29% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rhode Island$2,767$3,900
Alaska$2,588$3,580
New Hampshire$2,475$3,759
Massachusetts$2,466$3,767
South Dakota$2,399$3,471
Wisconsin$2,393$3,739
Maine$2,379$3,424
New York$2,363$4,630
North Dakota$2,356$3,480
Nevada$2,353$2,744
Delaware$2,327$2,628
California$2,325$3,801
Nebraska$2,322$3,268
Illinois$2,292$3,708
Vermont$2,282$3,029
Michigan$2,259$3,659
Iowa$2,258$3,472
Washington$2,246$3,480
Connecticut$2,216$3,281
What cities pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

York, Maine pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,535 per week, followed by Gunnison, Colorado ($3,159) and Hermiston, Oregon ($3,021). Gunnison, Colorado has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,800. For comparison, the national average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,146 per week — York, Maine pays 65% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
York, Maine$3,535$3,535
Gunnison, Colorado$3,159$3,800
Hermiston, Oregon$3,021$3,449
Staten Island, New York$2,987$3,025
San Leandro, California$2,963$3,072
Everett, Massachusetts$2,946$2,946
South San Francisco, California$2,944$3,129
Stanford, California$2,909$3,101
Danbury, Connecticut$2,902$2,902
Poughkeepsie, New York$2,902$2,902
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs?

Lux Travel Nurse pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,345 per week, followed by Prolink Region 4 ($3,229) and Express Healthcare Staffing Travel ($3,200). Prolink Hawaii has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,000. For comparison, the national average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,146 per week — Lux Travel Nurse pays 56% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lux Travel Nurse$3,345$3,580
Prolink Region 4$3,229$3,329
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$3,200$3,200
Prolink Hawaii$3,188$4,000
Refined Medical Staffing$3,066$3,705
E-SolHealth$2,963$3,472
Compunnel Healthcare$2,959$3,900
Seven Healthcare$2,950$2,950
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston$2,950$3,701
Pikeville Health$2,908$2,908

Last updated on October 22, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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