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

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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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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