Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,253/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Appleton, WI is $2,253 per week. This is 2% lower than the Wisconsin average of $2,297.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 514 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Appleton, WI compared to State and National Averages

$2,253/week

Appleton, WI

2% higher than the US average.

$2,297/week

Wisconsin

4% higher than the US average.

$2,201/week

United States

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

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Green Bay, Wisconsin

$2,490/week

This is 7% higher than the Appleton average of $2,315.

Wausau, Wisconsin

$2,472/week

This is 6% higher than the Appleton average of $2,315.

Waukesha, Wisconsin

$2,312/week

This is equal to the Appleton average

What cities in Wisconsin pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Wausau, Wisconsin pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,420 per week, followed by Green Bay, Wisconsin ($2,402) and Madison, Wisconsin ($2,368). Madison, Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,620. For comparison, the Appleton, WI average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,253 per week — Wausau, Wisconsin pays 7% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wausau, Wisconsin$2,420$3,259
Green Bay, Wisconsin$2,402$3,160
Madison, Wisconsin$2,368$3,620
Waukesha, Wisconsin$2,348$2,737
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Appleton?

GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,666 per week, followed by Voca Healthcare ($2,364) and TotalMed RN ($2,300). For comparison, the Appleton, WI average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,253 per week — GrapeTree Medical Staffing pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,666$2,666
Voca Healthcare$2,364$2,383
TotalMed RN$2,300$2,301
Assured Nursing$2,292$2,293
FlexCare Nursing$2,290$2,290
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,288$2,288
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,254$2,254
Trustaff$2,248$2,248
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,232$2,232
Cross Country Nurses$2,215$2,215

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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