Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Columbus, IN
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,887/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Columbus, IN is $1,887 per week. This is 17% lower than the Indiana average of $2,204.
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Based on 72 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Columbus, IN compared to State and National Averages
$1,887/week
Columbus, IN
18% lower than the US average.
$2,204/week
Indiana
1% lower than the US average.
$2,225/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Columbus Compare to Other Cities
Indianapolis, Indiana
$2,226/week
This is 10% higher than the Columbus average of $2,012.
Louisville, Kentucky
$2,285/week
This is 12% higher than the Columbus average of $2,012.
Cincinnati, Ohio
$2,372/week
This is 15% higher than the Columbus average of $2,012.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Indiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Elkhart, Indiana pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,419 per week, followed by Carmel, Indiana ($2,350). For comparison, the Columbus, IN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,887 per week — Elkhart, Indiana pays 28% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Elkhart, Indiana | $2,419 | $2,419 |
| Carmel, Indiana | $2,350 | $2,350 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Columbus?
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,254 per week, followed by Travel Nurses, Inc. ($2,059) and ALOIS Healthcare ($2,014). For comparison, the Columbus, IN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,887 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 19% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,254 | $2,254 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $2,059 | $2,059 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,014 | $2,014 |
| Pluto Healthcare | $1,938 | $1,938 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $1,934 | $1,934 |
| Trustaff | $1,917 | $1,917 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,809 | $1,809 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $1,724 | $1,724 |
Last updated on October 17, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Medical Surgical RN
- Columbus, Indiana
- Columbus Regional Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 6 others
UP TO $2,005/wk
Medical Surgical Float Pool RN
- Columbus, Indiana
- Columbus Regional Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 7 others
UP TO $2,005/wk
Medical-Surgical RN
- Columbus, IN
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs
$2,059/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Columbus, IN
- ALOIS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,014/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Columbus, IN
- ALOIS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Days
$2,014/week
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