Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,059/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Independence, MO is $2,059 per week. This is 1% higher than the Missouri average of $2,048.

Last updated on December 29, 2025. Based on 418 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,059/week

Independence, MO

4% lower than the US average.

$2,048/week

Missouri

5% lower than the US average.

$2,150/week

United States

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

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,287/week

This is 9% higher than the Independence average of $2,070.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,312/week

This is 10% higher than the Independence average of $2,070.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,051/week

This is 1% lower than the Independence average of $2,070.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,149$2,316
Hannibal, Missouri$2,135$2,135
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Independence?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,536$3,481
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,039$2,039
HCS 247 Travel$2,018$2,018
Go Healthcare$2,012$2,012
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$1,971$1,971
Slate Healthcare$1,971$1,971
Ethos Medical Staffing$1,950$1,950
Advantis Medical$1,938$1,938
IDR Healthcare$1,935$1,935
Bestica$1,935$1,935

Last updated on December 29, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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