Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,841/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Arkansas is $1,841 per week. This is 15% lower than the US average of $2,127.
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 369 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$1,841/week
Arkansas
15% lower than the US average.
$2,127/week
United States
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Bentonville, Arkansas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,150 per week, followed by Little Rock, Arkansas ($2,062) and Russellville, Arkansas ($1,930). Little Rock, Arkansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,795. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,841 per week — Bentonville, Arkansas pays 17% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Bentonville, Arkansas | $2,150 | $2,150 |
| Little Rock, Arkansas | $2,062 | $2,795 |
| Russellville, Arkansas | $1,930 | $1,930 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,278 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,175) and Missouri ($2,146). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,841 per week — Illinois pays 24% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,278 | $3,578 |
| Kansas | $2,175 | $3,477 |
| Missouri | $2,146 | $3,325 |
| Louisiana | $2,098 | $3,392 |
| Kentucky | $2,085 | $3,900 |
| Oklahoma | $2,004 | $3,567 |
| Alabama | $1,982 | $3,137 |
| Tennessee | $1,926 | $3,258 |
| Mississippi | $1,781 | $3,031 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arkansas?
Cuready Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,701 per week, followed by Thrive Staffing ($2,385) and First Connect Health ($2,270). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,841 per week — Cuready Healthcare Staffing pays 47% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Cuready Healthcare Staffing | $2,701 | $2,701 |
| Thrive Staffing | $2,385 | $2,385 |
| First Connect Health | $2,270 | $2,463 |
| LifePoint | $2,182 | $2,182 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $2,170 | $2,609 |
| Advantage Staffing Services | $2,160 | $2,160 |
| Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. | $2,110 | $2,110 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,059 | $2,059 |
| The Judge Group | $2,052 | $2,102 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,015 | $2,150 |
Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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