Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,996/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Independence, MO is $1,996 per week. This is 33% lower than the Missouri average of $2,650.
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Based on 28 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages
$1,996/week
Independence, MO
20% lower than the US average.
$2,650/week
Missouri
10% higher than the US average.
$2,398/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities
Atlantic, Iowa
$2,580/week
This is 18% higher than the Independence average of $2,125.
Council Bluffs, Iowa
$2,204/week
This is 4% higher than the Independence average of $2,125.
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,388/week
This is 11% higher than the Independence average of $2,125.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Springfield, Missouri | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $2,565 | $3,324 |
| Chesterfield, Missouri | $2,220 | $2,316 |
| North Kansas City, Missouri | $2,149 | $2,149 |
| Saint Louis, Missouri | $2,130 | $2,588 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Independence?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $3,324 | $3,324 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,046 | $2,046 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $1,971 | $1,971 |
| Slate Healthcare | $1,971 | $1,971 |
| Advantis Medical | $1,966 | $2,210 |
| IDR Healthcare | $1,935 | $1,935 |
| Health Advocates Network - Nursing | $1,932 | $1,932 |
| Healthcare Support | $1,922 | $1,922 |
| Ethos Medical Staffing | $1,922 | $1,922 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $1,920 | $1,920 |
Last updated on February 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Independence, MO
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 3x12 hrs, Days, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,522/week
Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse
- Independence, MO
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,332/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Independence, MO
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 3x12 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,245/week
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