Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,393/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Lincoln, NE is $2,393 per week. This is 1% higher than the Nebraska average of $2,376.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 57 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Lincoln, NE compared to State and National Averages

$2,393/week

Lincoln, NE

8% higher than the US average.

$2,376/week

Nebraska

7% higher than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

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

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Norfolk, Nebraska

$2,121/week

This is 10% lower than the Lincoln average of $2,328.

Sioux City, Iowa

$2,191/week

This is 6% lower than the Lincoln average of $2,328.

Omaha, Nebraska

$2,431/week

This is 4% higher than the Lincoln average of $2,328.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Nebraska pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Grand Island, Nebraska pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,497 per week, followed by Omaha, Nebraska ($2,458) and Scottsbluff, Nebraska ($2,398). Omaha, Nebraska has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,354. For comparison, the Lincoln, NE average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,393 per week — Grand Island, Nebraska pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Grand Island, Nebraska$2,497$3,126
Omaha, Nebraska$2,458$3,354
Scottsbluff, Nebraska$2,398$2,736
Lincoln, Nebraska$2,393$3,011
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Lincoln?

THP Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,076 per week, followed by AHS Staffing ($3,011) and Focus Staff ($2,795). For comparison, the Lincoln, NE average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,393 per week — THP Healthcare Staffing pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
THP Healthcare Staffing$3,076$3,076
AHS Staffing$3,011$3,011
Focus Staff$2,795$2,795
TotalMed RN$2,756$2,756
Jackson Nurse Professionals$2,737$2,737
Care Career$2,655$3,035
Voca Healthcare$2,329$2,329
GHG Healthcare$2,311$2,311
Noor Inc.$2,311$2,311
Medical Talent$2,311$2,311

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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