Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Independence, MO
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,326/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Independence, MO is $2,326 per week. This is 5% higher than the Missouri average of $2,210.
Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on 2,039 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages
$2,326/week
Independence, MO
4% higher than the US average.
$2,210/week
Missouri
1% lower than the US average.
$2,233/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
Omaha, Nebraska
$2,353/week
This is 2% higher than the Independence average of $2,313.
West Des Moines, Iowa
$2,196/week
This is 5% lower than the Independence average of $2,313.
Des Moines, Iowa
$2,317/week
This is equal to the Independence average
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Chesterfield, Missouri pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,536 per week, followed by Jefferson City, Missouri ($2,358) and Columbia, Missouri ($2,345). Independence, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,392. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,326 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 9% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, Missouri | $2,536 | $2,646 |
| Jefferson City, Missouri | $2,358 | $3,206 |
| Columbia, Missouri | $2,345 | $3,331 |
| Independence, Missouri | $2,326 | $3,392 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Independence?
THP Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,803 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,719) and Care Career ($2,715). Care Career has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,015. For comparison, the Independence, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,326 per week — THP Healthcare Staffing pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,803 | $2,907 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,719 | $2,959 |
| Care Career | $2,715 | $3,015 |
| TravSource | $2,671 | $2,911 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel | $2,650 | $2,856 |
| GHR Healthcare - Travel Division | $2,632 | $2,856 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,627 | $2,777 |
| Junxion Med Staffing | $2,626 | $2,626 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,615 | $2,920 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,604 | $2,807 |
Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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