Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,014/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Indianapolis, IN is $2,014 per week. This is 11% lower than the Indiana average of $2,237.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 641 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Indianapolis, IN compared to State and National Averages

$2,014/week

Indianapolis, IN

12% lower than the US average.

$2,237/week

Indiana

1% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

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Terre Haute, Indiana

$2,186/week

This is 1% lower than the Indianapolis average of $2,210.

Louisville, Kentucky

$2,391/week

This is 8% higher than the Indianapolis average of $2,210.

Fort Wayne, Indiana

$2,239/week

This is 1% higher than the Indianapolis average of $2,210.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Indiana pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Only South Bend, Indiana reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,599 per week. For comparison, the Indianapolis, IN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,014 per week — South Bend, Indiana pays 29% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
South Bend, Indiana$2,599$2,599
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Indianapolis?

PEL/VIP pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,540 per week, followed by GrapeTree Medical Staffing ($2,361) and MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,349). MedPro Healthcare Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,636. For comparison, the Indianapolis, IN average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,014 per week — PEL/VIP pays 26% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PEL/VIP$2,540$2,540
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,361$2,361
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,349$2,636
Medical Talent$2,231$2,580
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,211$2,211
ADN Healthcare$2,191$2,381
Assured Nursing$2,183$2,580
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,170$2,170
LeaderStat$2,159$2,159
PRIDE Health$2,136$2,136

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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