Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,029/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in District of Columbia is $2,029 per week. This is 5% lower than the US average of $2,126.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 100 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in District of Columbia compared to National Averages

$2,029/week

District of Columbia

5% lower than the US average.

$2,126/week

United States

What cities in District of Columbia pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Only Washington, District of Columbia reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $1,998 per week. Washington, District of Columbia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,453. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,029 per week — Washington, District of Columbia pays 2% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington, District of Columbia$1,998$2,453
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in District of Columbia compare to nearby states?

New York pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,319 per week, followed by Connecticut ($2,227) and New Jersey ($2,211). New York also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,609. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,029 per week — New York pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New York$2,319$4,609
Connecticut$2,227$3,224
New Jersey$2,211$3,199
Ohio$2,207$3,631
West Virginia$2,161$3,398
Pennsylvania$2,097$3,491
Virginia$2,096$3,448
Maryland$2,074$3,024
North Carolina$1,974$3,315
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in District of Columbia?

PRIDE Health pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,453 per week, followed by Health Advocates Network - Nursing ($2,343) and Nightingale Nurses ($2,275). PRIDE Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,453. For comparison, the District of Columbia average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,029 per week — PRIDE Health pays 21% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRIDE Health$2,453$2,453
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,343$2,343
Nightingale Nurses$2,275$2,275
Prime Staffing$2,261$2,261
GHR Healthcare$2,261$2,261
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,261$2,261
Voca Healthcare$2,248$2,249
PRN Healthcare$2,226$2,226
Talent4Health$2,219$2,295
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,212$2,212

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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