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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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