Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,829/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Arkansas is $1,829 per week. This is 20% lower than the US average of $2,187.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 364 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$1,829/week
Arkansas
20% lower than the US average.
$2,187/week
United States
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Little Rock, Arkansas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,123 per week, followed by Rogers, Arkansas ($2,025) and Harrison, Arkansas ($2,009). Little Rock, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,661. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,829 per week — Little Rock, Arkansas pays 16% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Little Rock, Arkansas | $2,123 | $2,661 |
| Rogers, Arkansas | $2,025 | $2,025 |
| Harrison, Arkansas | $2,009 | $2,203 |
| Fort Smith, Arkansas | $1,927 | $2,074 |
| Hot Springs, Arkansas | $1,805 | $2,064 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,336 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,238) and Missouri ($2,226). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,233. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,829 per week — Illinois pays 28% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,336 | $3,896 |
| Kansas | $2,238 | $3,456 |
| Missouri | $2,226 | $3,499 |
| Kentucky | $2,185 | $4,233 |
| Louisiana | $2,104 | $3,456 |
| Alabama | $2,090 | $3,117 |
| Mississippi | $1,968 | $3,000 |
| Oklahoma | $1,961 | $3,539 |
| Tennessee | $1,943 | $3,378 |
| Texas | $1,768 | $3,436 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arkansas?
First Connect Health pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,671 per week, followed by Medical Talent ($2,535) and Thrive Staffing ($2,463). Medical Talent has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,697. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,829 per week — First Connect Health pays 46% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| First Connect Health | $2,671 | $2,671 |
| Medical Talent | $2,535 | $2,697 |
| Thrive Staffing | $2,463 | $2,463 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,297 | $2,515 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,203 | $2,203 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,191 | $2,538 |
| Tact Staff | $2,113 | $2,113 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,092 | $2,092 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,090 | $2,510 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,067 | $2,067 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med/Surg Float RN
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- CHI St. Vincent Infirmary
- TRS Healthcare and 18 others
UP TO $2,697/wk
Med Surg RN
- Harrison, Arkansas
- North Arkansas Regional Medical Center
- TRS Healthcare and 23 others
UP TO $2,203/wk
Med Surg Telemetry RN
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
- TRS Healthcare and 23 others
UP TO $2,074/wk
Med Surg/Telemetry RN
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
- TRS Healthcare and 25 others
UP TO $2,074/wk
Med Surg/Telemetry RN
- Fort Smith, Arkansas
- Mercy Hospital Fort Smith
- TRS Healthcare and 24 others
UP TO $2,074/wk
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