Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,968/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Mississippi is $1,968 per week. This is 11% lower than the US average of $2,187.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 572 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Mississippi compared to National Averages

$1,968/week

Mississippi

11% lower than the US average.

$2,187/week

United States

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

Vicksburg, Mississippi pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,042 per week, followed by Jackson, Mississippi ($1,848) and Natchez, Mississippi ($1,758). Vicksburg, Mississippi also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,968 per week — Vicksburg, Mississippi pays 4% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vicksburg, Mississippi$2,042$3,000
Jackson, Mississippi$1,848$2,160
Natchez, Mississippi$1,758$2,014
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Mississippi compare to nearby states?

Illinois pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,336 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,226) and Kentucky ($2,185). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,233. For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,968 per week — Illinois pays 19% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Illinois$2,336$3,896
Missouri$2,226$3,499
Kentucky$2,185$4,233
Louisiana$2,104$3,456
Alabama$2,090$3,117
Oklahoma$1,961$3,539
Tennessee$1,943$3,378
Florida$1,941$3,162
Arkansas$1,829$2,661
Texas$1,768$3,436
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Mississippi?

Greenstaff Medical US-Travel pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,019 per week, followed by Prolink Region 4 ($3,000) and All Medical Personnel - Nursing ($2,974). For comparison, the Mississippi average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,968 per week — Greenstaff Medical US-Travel pays 53% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Greenstaff Medical US-Travel$3,019$3,019
Prolink Region 4$3,000$3,000
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$2,974$2,974
Talent4Health$2,814$2,814
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,580$2,580
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,564$2,641
HealthTrust Workforce Solution External$2,439$2,957
BHS Workforce$2,351$2,351
Meda Health$2,333$2,333
Catalytic Solutions$2,292$2,931

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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