Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Missouri
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,157/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Missouri is $2,157 per week. This is 1% higher than the US average of $2,131.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 3,381 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages
$2,157/week
Missouri
1% higher than the US average.
$2,131/week
United States
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Only Independence, Missouri reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,238 per week. Independence, Missouri also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,405. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,157 per week — Independence, Missouri pays 4% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Independence, Missouri | $2,238 | $3,405 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Missouri compare to nearby states?
Nebraska pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,373 per week, followed by Illinois ($2,295) and Kansas ($2,174). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,157 per week — Nebraska pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $2,373 | $3,354 |
| Illinois | $2,295 | $3,811 |
| Kansas | $2,174 | $3,477 |
| Kentucky | $2,082 | $3,900 |
| Louisiana | $2,075 | $3,400 |
| Oklahoma | $2,030 | $3,567 |
| Tennessee | $1,915 | $3,326 |
| Mississippi | $1,824 | $3,031 |
| Arkansas | $1,787 | $2,720 |
| Texas | $1,762 | $3,234 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Missouri?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,100 per week, followed by GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions ($3,066) and Prolink Region 4 ($3,003). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,405. For comparison, the Missouri average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,157 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 44% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions | $3,066 | $3,066 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,003 | $3,003 |
| Wise Medical Staffing | $2,660 | $3,182 |
| HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING | $2,550 | $3,060 |
| Protouch Staffing | $2,521 | $2,521 |
| Meda Health | $2,507 | $2,890 |
| Titan Nurse Staffing | $2,467 | $2,700 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,462 | $3,405 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,457 | $2,886 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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