Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,184/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lakewood, WA is $2,184 per week. This is 2% higher than the Washington average of $2,143.

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Based on 26 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,184/week

Lakewood, WA

1% lower than the US average.

$2,143/week

Washington

3% 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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Olympia, Washington

$2,268/week

This is 4% higher than the Lakewood average of $2,180.

Seattle, Washington

$2,244/week

This is 3% higher than the Lakewood average of $2,180.

Wenatchee, Washington

$2,378/week

This is 8% higher than the Lakewood average of $2,180.

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

Lacey, Washington pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,604 per week, followed by Everett, Washington ($2,566) and Chelan, Washington ($2,454). Chelan, Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,013. For comparison, the Lakewood, WA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,184 per week — Lacey, Washington pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lacey, Washington$2,604$2,604
Everett, Washington$2,566$2,566
Chelan, Washington$2,454$3,013
Puyallup, Washington$2,394$2,394
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Lakewood?

Lucid Staffing Solutions pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,299 per week, followed by HCS 247 ($2,289) and Genie Healthcare ($2,279). For comparison, the Lakewood, WA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,184 per week — Lucid Staffing Solutions pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,299$2,299
HCS 247$2,289$2,289
Genie Healthcare$2,279$2,279
AHS Staffing$2,274$2,274
First Connect Health$2,274$2,274
Care Career$2,256$2,256
Medlivo$2,232$2,232
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,232$2,232
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,226$2,226
American Traveler$2,220$2,220

Last updated on September 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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