Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,241/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Salem, VA is $2,241 per week. This is 5% higher than the Virginia average of $2,135.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 578 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Salem, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,241/week

Salem, VA

1% lower than the US average.

$2,135/week

Virginia

6% lower than the US average.

$2,266/week

United States

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

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Roanoke, Virginia

$2,066/week

This is 6% lower than the Salem average of $2,197.

Blacksburg, Virginia

$1,881/week

This is 17% lower than the Salem average of $2,197.

Lynchburg, Virginia

$2,263/week

This is 3% higher than the Salem average of $2,197.

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

Suffolk, Virginia pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,662 per week, followed by Williamsburg, Virginia ($2,500) and Norfolk, Virginia ($2,426). Norfolk, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,370. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,241 per week — Suffolk, Virginia pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Suffolk, Virginia$2,662$2,662
Williamsburg, Virginia$2,500$2,500
Norfolk, Virginia$2,426$3,370
Fairfax, Virginia$2,396$2,695
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,394$2,678
Portsmouth, Virginia$2,339$2,339
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,306$3,043
Harrisonburg, Virginia$2,283$2,694
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Salem?

HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,503 per week, followed by Wise Medical Staffing ($2,246) and HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING ($2,160). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,280. For comparison, the Salem, VA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,241 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,503$3,280
Wise Medical Staffing$2,246$2,246
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,160$2,160
Seven Healthcare$2,160$2,160
TalentBurst, Inc$2,113$2,113
Care Career$2,113$2,113
LanceSoft$2,100$2,100
Catalytic Solutions$2,095$2,095
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,086$2,086
Zack Group$2,059$2,059

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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