Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Joplin, MO
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,015/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Joplin, MO is $2,015 per week. This is 11% lower than the Missouri average of $2,234.
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Based on 76 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Joplin, MO compared to State and National Averages
$2,015/week
Joplin, MO
12% lower than the US average.
$2,234/week
Missouri
1% lower than the US average.
$2,261/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
Tulsa, Oklahoma
$1,954/week
This is 3% lower than the Joplin average of $2,009.
Springfield, Missouri
$2,058/week
This is 2% higher than the Joplin average of $2,009.
Fort Smith, Arkansas
$1,963/week
This is 2% lower than the Joplin average of $2,009.
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 $2,504 per week, followed by Columbia, Missouri ($2,370) and Independence, Missouri ($2,347). Kansas City, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,499. For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,015 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 24% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield, Missouri | $2,504 | $2,646 |
| Columbia, Missouri | $2,370 | $3,337 |
| Independence, Missouri | $2,347 | $3,392 |
| Kansas City, Missouri | $2,285 | $3,499 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Joplin?
FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,612 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,302) and TRS Healthcare ($2,074). For comparison, the Joplin, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,015 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 30% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,612 | $2,612 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,302 | $2,302 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,074 | $2,074 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $1,985 | $1,985 |
| Trustaff | $1,920 | $1,920 |
| TotalMed RN | $1,891 | $1,891 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,873 | $1,873 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $1,860 | $1,860 |
| Triage Staffing | $1,820 | $1,820 |
| Medical Solutions | $1,747 | $1,835 |
Last updated on November 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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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
Medical Surgical Telemetry RN
- Joplin, MO
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,985/week
Telemetry RN
- Joplin, MO
- TotalMed RN
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,891/week
Med Surg Tele RN
- Joplin, MO
- Medical Solutions
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,707/week
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