Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Joplin, MO
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,867/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Joplin, MO is $1,867 per week. This is 15% lower than the Missouri average of $2,148.
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 487 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Joplin, MO compared to State and National Averages
$1,867/week
Joplin, MO
18% lower than the US average.
$2,148/week
Missouri
2% lower than the US average.
$2,195/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Joplin Compare to Other Cities
Springdale, Arkansas
$1,680/week
This is 12% lower than the Joplin average of $1,877.
Tulsa, Oklahoma
$1,929/week
This is 3% higher than the Joplin average of $1,877.
Springfield, Missouri
$2,040/week
This is 8% higher than the Joplin average of $1,877.
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Chesterfield, Missouri pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,500 per week, followed by Independence, Missouri ($2,296) and Lee's Summit, Missouri ($2,237). Independence, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,041. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,867 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 34% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, Missouri | $2,500 | $2,642 |
| Independence, Missouri | $2,296 | $3,041 |
| Lee's Summit, Missouri | $2,237 | $3,013 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Joplin?
Vibra Travels pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,302 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solution External ($2,302) and TRS Healthcare ($2,074). For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,867 per week — Vibra Travels pays 23% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Vibra Travels | $2,302 | $2,302 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,302 | $2,302 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,074 | $2,074 |
| Care Career | $2,011 | $2,074 |
| LanceSoft | $2,000 | $2,100 |
| Zack Group | $1,974 | $2,038 |
| Solomon Page | $1,961 | $2,040 |
| Healthcare Support | $1,959 | $2,014 |
| TravSource | $1,919 | $1,984 |
| American Traveler | $1,892 | $1,966 |
Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med Surg Tele RN
- Joplin, Missouri
- Mercy Hospital Joplin
- Stability Healthcare and 16 others
UP TO $2,302/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Joplin, MO
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,302/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Joplin, MO
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,302/week
Med Surg Tele RN
- Joplin, MO
- HealthTrust Workforce Solution External
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,302/week
Med Surg Tele RN
- Joplin, MO
- LanceSoft
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,100/week
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