Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,420/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tacoma, WA is $2,420 per week. This is 5% higher than the Washington average of $2,304.

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 1,291 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Tacoma, WA compared to State and National Averages

$2,420/week

Tacoma, WA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,304/week

Washington

2% higher than the US average.

$2,261/week

United States

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

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Seattle, Washington

$2,431/week

This is 3% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,513.

Olympia, Washington

$2,298/week

This is 9% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,513.

Silverdale, Washington

$2,374/week

This is 6% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,513.

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

Kirkland, Washington pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,004 per week, followed by Everett, Washington ($2,517) and Tacoma, Washington ($2,420). Spokane, Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,773. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,420 per week — Kirkland, Washington pays 24% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kirkland, Washington$3,004$3,004
Everett, Washington$2,517$2,604
Tacoma, Washington$2,420$3,438
Spokane, Washington$2,407$3,773
Renton, Washington$2,380$2,380
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Tacoma?

Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,075 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,807) and Care Career ($2,782). AHS Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,438. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,420 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$3,075$3,075
First Connect Health$2,807$3,251
Care Career$2,782$3,319
AHS Staffing$2,744$3,438
FlexCare Nursing$2,621$3,235
Aptiva Healthcare$2,566$2,566
TotalMed RN$2,534$3,242
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,493$2,792
Focus Staff$2,492$3,073
GHG Healthcare$2,489$2,489

Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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