Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,889/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Merriam, KS is $1,889 per week. This is 15% lower than the Kansas average of $2,175.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 190 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Merriam, KS compared to State and National Averages

$1,889/week

Merriam, KS

17% lower than the US average.

$2,175/week

Kansas

1% lower than the US average.

$2,201/week

United States

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

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Overland Park, Kansas

$2,241/week

This is 11% higher than the Merriam average of $1,991.

Kansas City, Missouri

$2,174/week

This is 8% higher than the Merriam average of $1,991.

Topeka, Kansas

$2,142/week

This is 7% higher than the Merriam average of $1,991.

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

Only Overland Park, Kansas reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,285 per week. Overland Park, Kansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,064. For comparison, the Merriam, KS average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,889 per week — Overland Park, Kansas pays 21% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Overland Park, Kansas$2,285$3,064
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Merriam?

Fastaff Travel Nursing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,209 per week, followed by Zack Group ($2,341) and Favorite Healthcare Staffing ($2,017). Fastaff Travel Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,350. For comparison, the Merriam, KS average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,889 per week — Fastaff Travel Nursing pays 70% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fastaff Travel Nursing$3,209$3,350
Zack Group$2,341$2,341
Favorite Healthcare Staffing$2,017$2,017
VyTalent Solutions$1,627$1,628
Concentric Healthcare Staffing$1,586$1,586
Travel Nurses, Inc.$1,550$1,551
Host Healthcare$1,443$1,443

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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