Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Arlington, VA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,135/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Arlington, VA is $2,135 per week. This is 1% higher than the Virginia average of $2,119.

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Arlington, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,135/week

Arlington, VA

3% lower than the US average.

$2,119/week

Virginia

4% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Clinton, Maryland

$1,955/week

This is 32% lower than the Arlington average of $2,581.

Baltimore, Maryland

$2,069/week

This is 25% lower than the Arlington average of $2,581.

Winchester, Virginia

$2,044/week

This is 26% lower than the Arlington average of $2,581.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Woodbridge, Virginia pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,524 per week, followed by Fairfax, Virginia ($2,392) and Chesapeake, Virginia ($2,352). Chesapeake, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,066. For comparison, the Arlington, VA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,135 per week — Woodbridge, Virginia pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Woodbridge, Virginia$2,524$2,524
Fairfax, Virginia$2,392$2,784
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,352$3,066
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,310$2,380
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arlington?

BHS Workforce pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,934 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,709) and Triage Staffing ($2,579). For comparison, the Arlington, VA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,135 per week — BHS Workforce pays 37% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
BHS Workforce$2,934$2,934
Medical Solutions$2,709$2,709
Triage Staffing$2,579$2,579
TRS Healthcare$2,135$2,135
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,108$2,108
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,886$1,886

Last updated on October 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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