Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,383/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Albany, NY is $2,383 per week. This is 1% higher than the New York average of $2,354.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 195 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Albany, NY compared to State and National Averages

$2,383/week

Albany, NY

7% higher than the US average.

$2,354/week

New York

6% higher than the US average.

$2,205/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Albany Compare to Other Cities

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Pittsfield, Massachusetts

$2,566/week

This is 2% higher than the Albany average of $2,518.

Saratoga Springs, New York

$2,479/week

This is 2% lower than the Albany average of $2,518.

Northampton, Massachusetts

$2,149/week

This is 17% lower than the Albany average of $2,518.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New York pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Staten Island, New York pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,923 per week, followed by Glens Falls, New York ($2,705) and Johnson City, New York ($2,666). Glens Falls, New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,300. For comparison, the Albany, NY average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,383 per week — Staten Island, New York pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Staten Island, New York$2,923$2,923
Glens Falls, New York$2,705$3,300
Johnson City, New York$2,666$3,225
Brooklyn, New York$2,577$3,169
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Albany?

LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,241 per week, followed by AMHS Staffing Alliance ($2,825) and Trinity Health FirstChoice ($2,682). For comparison, the Albany, NY average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,383 per week — LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing pays 36% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$3,241$3,241
AMHS Staffing Alliance$2,825$2,825
Trinity Health FirstChoice$2,682$2,772
Seven Healthcare$2,550$2,650
HonorVet Technologies$2,502$2,502
American Traveler$2,411$2,411
Advantis Medical$2,370$2,370
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,347$2,347
AHS Staffing$2,343$2,620
Cross Country Nurses$2,340$2,340

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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