Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Albuquerque, NM
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,239/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Albuquerque, NM is $2,239 per week. This is 4% higher than the New Mexico average of $2,155.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 2,321 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Albuquerque, NM compared to State and National Averages
$2,239/week
Albuquerque, NM
1% lower than the US average.
$2,155/week
New Mexico
5% lower than the US average.
$2,258/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Albuquerque Compare to Other Cities
Farmington, New Mexico
$2,276/week
This is 2% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,315.
Fort Defiance, Arizona
$2,558/week
This is 9% higher than the Albuquerque average of $2,315.
Show Low, Arizona
$2,218/week
This is 4% lower than the Albuquerque average of $2,315.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,606 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,239) and Farmington, New Mexico ($2,233). Farmington, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,450. For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,239 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 16% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $2,606 | $2,827 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $2,239 | $3,120 |
| Farmington, New Mexico | $2,233 | $3,450 |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | $2,025 | $2,341 |
| Carlsbad, New Mexico | $2,022 | $3,395 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Albuquerque?
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,976 per week, followed by RadHealth+ ($2,950) and Care Career ($2,910). For comparison, the Albuquerque, NM average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,239 per week — Trailblazer Staffing Solutions pays 33% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Trailblazer Staffing Solutions | $2,976 | $2,976 |
| RadHealth+ | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Care Career | $2,910 | $2,910 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,816 | $2,816 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,787 | $2,787 |
| First Connect Health | $2,718 | $2,720 |
| Focus Staff | $2,660 | $2,660 |
| Access Healthcare | $2,637 | $2,637 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,636 | $2,636 |
| TravSource | $2,602 | $2,867 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Career Guide
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- Albuquerque, New Mexico
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UP TO $2,867/wk
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