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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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