Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,130/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Carbondale, IL is $2,130 per week. This is 10% lower than the Illinois average of $2,335.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 434 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Carbondale, IL compared to State and National Averages

$2,130/week

Carbondale, IL

6% lower than the US average.

$2,335/week

Illinois

3% higher than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

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

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Cape Girardeau, Missouri

$1,933/week

This is 18% lower than the Carbondale average of $2,291.

Paducah, Kentucky

$2,204/week

This is 4% lower than the Carbondale average of $2,291.

Saint Louis, Missouri

$2,254/week

This is 2% lower than the Carbondale average of $2,291.

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

Marion, Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,548 per week, followed by Urbana, Illinois ($2,520). Urbana, Illinois has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,688. For comparison, the Carbondale, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,130 per week — Marion, Illinois pays 20% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Marion, Illinois$2,548$3,489
Urbana, Illinois$2,520$3,688
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Carbondale?

PEL/VIP pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,601 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,437) and Emonics Healthcare ($2,383). HCS 247 has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,646. For comparison, the Carbondale, IL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,130 per week — PEL/VIP pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PEL/VIP$2,601$2,601
First Connect Health$2,437$2,437
Emonics Healthcare$2,383$2,383
Annashae$2,360$2,360
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,349$2,349
Protouch Staffing$2,347$2,347
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,340$2,340
HCS 247$2,305$2,646
American Consultants$2,293$2,293
TravSource$2,279$2,627

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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