Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,052/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lexington, KY is $2,052 per week. This is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of $2,095.

Last updated on July 25, 2026. Based on 1,425 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lexington, KY compared to State and National Averages

$2,052/week

Lexington, KY

6% lower than the US average.

$2,095/week

Kentucky

4% lower than the US average.

$2,180/week

United States

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

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Louisville, Kentucky

$2,237/week

This is 5% higher than the Lexington average of $2,125.

Cincinnati, Ohio

$2,024/week

This is 5% lower than the Lexington average of $2,125.

Lafayette, Indiana

$2,257/week

This is 6% higher than the Lexington average of $2,125.

What cities in Kentucky pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pikeville, Kentucky$2,486$3,000
Richmond, Kentucky$2,380$2,380
Louisville, Kentucky$2,170$3,313
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Lexington?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,380$2,380
PRIDE Health$2,313$2,313
GHR Healthcare$2,310$2,380
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,273$2,291
LanceSoft$2,245$2,286
ADN Healthcare$2,220$2,382
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,214$2,286
LeaderStat$2,184$2,184
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,178$2,193
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,160$2,160

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

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