Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Las Cruces, NM
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,904/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Las Cruces, NM is $1,904 per week. This is 7% lower than the New Mexico average of $2,046.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 344 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Las Cruces, NM compared to State and National Averages
$1,904/week
Las Cruces, NM
16% lower than the US average.
$2,046/week
New Mexico
8% lower than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Las Cruces Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Las Cruces Compare to Other Cities
Carlsbad, New Mexico
$2,047/week
This is 3% lower than the Las Cruces average of $2,107.
Albuquerque, New Mexico
$2,097/week
This is equal to the Las Cruces average
Santa Fe, New Mexico
$2,226/week
This is 5% higher than the Las Cruces average of $2,107.
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Santa Fe, New Mexico pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,175 per week, followed by Taos, New Mexico ($2,076) and Farmington, New Mexico ($1,993). Carlsbad, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,395. For comparison, the Las Cruces, NM average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,904 per week — Santa Fe, New Mexico pays 14% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | $2,175 | $2,485 |
| Taos, New Mexico | $2,076 | $2,303 |
| Farmington, New Mexico | $1,993 | $2,806 |
| Carlsbad, New Mexico | $1,990 | $3,395 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Las Cruces?
Fiber Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,300 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,292) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,190). TRS Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,395. For comparison, the Las Cruces, NM average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,904 per week — Fiber Staffing pays 21% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Staffing | $2,300 | $2,300 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,292 | $2,292 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,190 | $2,190 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,167 | $2,167 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,128 | $2,395 |
| LifePoint | $2,120 | $2,130 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solution External | $2,088 | $2,088 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,077 | $2,273 |
| LeaderStat | $2,058 | $2,058 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,050 | $2,050 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Las Cruces, NM
- HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,190/week
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- Las Cruces, NM
- Vibra Travels
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,167/week
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- Las Cruces, NM
- Care Career
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,019/week
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- Las Cruces, NM
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,010/week
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- Las Cruces, NM
- Health Advocates Network - Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,958/week
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