Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,172/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL is $2,172 per week. This is 5% higher than the Alabama average of $2,063.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 1,343 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to State and National Averages

$2,172/week

Tuscaloosa, AL

4% lower than the US average.

$2,063/week

Alabama

10% lower than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

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

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Birmingham, Alabama

$2,003/week

This is 7% lower than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,135.

Montgomery, Alabama

$2,432/week

This is 12% higher than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,135.

Gadsden, Alabama

$2,127/week

This is equal to the Tuscaloosa average

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

Prattville, Alabama pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,470 per week, followed by Tuscaloosa, Alabama ($2,172) and Gadsden, Alabama ($2,099). Tuscaloosa, Alabama has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,117. For comparison, the Tuscaloosa, AL average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,172 per week — Prattville, Alabama pays 14% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prattville, Alabama$2,470$2,470
Tuscaloosa, Alabama$2,172$3,117
Gadsden, Alabama$2,099$2,827
Birmingham, Alabama$2,018$2,800
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Tuscaloosa?

American Consultants pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,009 per week, followed by BHS Workforce ($2,827) and TRS Healthcare ($2,739). Compunnel Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,117. For comparison, the Tuscaloosa, AL average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,172 per week — American Consultants pays 39% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
American Consultants$3,009$3,009
BHS Workforce$2,827$2,827
TRS Healthcare$2,739$2,739
Compunnel Healthcare$2,672$3,117
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,646$2,647
Coast Medical Service$2,619$2,619
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,608$2,714
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,546$2,853
Medlivo$2,517$3,000
American Traveler$2,406$2,634

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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