Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,970/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lakewood, CO is $1,970 per week. This is 2% lower than the Colorado average of $2,000.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 40 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lakewood, CO compared to State and National Averages

$1,970/week

Lakewood, CO

12% lower than the US average.

$2,000/week

Colorado

10% lower than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

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

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Denver, Colorado

$2,040/week

This is 8% lower than the Lakewood average of $2,209.

Englewood, Colorado

$1,924/week

This is 15% lower than the Lakewood average of $2,209.

Thornton, Colorado

$1,924/week

This is 15% lower than the Lakewood average of $2,209.

What cities in Colorado pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Boulder, Colorado pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,239 per week, followed by Parker, Colorado ($2,635) and Grand Junction, Colorado ($2,421). For comparison, the Lakewood, CO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,970 per week — Boulder, Colorado pays 64% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Boulder, Colorado$3,239$3,239
Parker, Colorado$2,635$2,635
Grand Junction, Colorado$2,421$2,957
Greenwood Village, Colorado$2,377$2,377
Delta, Colorado$2,255$2,574
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Lakewood?

FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,147 per week, followed by PRN Healthcare ($2,270) and Stability Healthcare ($2,245). For comparison, the Lakewood, CO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,970 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 60% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Nursing$3,147$3,147
PRN Healthcare$2,270$2,289
Stability Healthcare$2,245$2,245
TotalMed RN$2,125$2,125
Triage Staffing$1,941$1,941
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$1,829$1,829
Titan Nurse Staffing$1,181$1,181

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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