Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,223/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New Jersey is $2,223 per week. This is 4% higher than the US average of $2,131.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 582 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in New Jersey compared to National Averages

$2,223/week

New Jersey

4% higher than the US average.

$2,131/week

United States

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

Only New Brunswick, New Jersey reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,465 per week. New Brunswick, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,804. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,223 per week — New Brunswick, New Jersey pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Brunswick, New Jersey$2,465$2,804
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in New Jersey compare to nearby states?

Rhode Island pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,673 per week, followed by Massachusetts ($2,482) and New Hampshire ($2,449). Vermont has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,240. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,223 per week — Rhode Island pays 20% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rhode Island$2,673$3,620
Massachusetts$2,482$4,123
New Hampshire$2,449$3,742
New York$2,356$4,087
Vermont$2,276$4,240
Connecticut$2,255$3,244
Pennsylvania$2,134$3,491
Maryland$2,048$3,187
District of Columbia$1,985$2,361
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New Jersey?

The Judge Group pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,789 per week, followed by RadHealth+ ($2,481) and Vibra Travels ($2,467). GHR Healthcare - Travel Division has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,199. For comparison, the New Jersey average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,223 per week — The Judge Group pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Judge Group$2,789$2,789
RadHealth+$2,481$2,815
Vibra Travels$2,467$2,905
White Glove Placement$2,453$2,517
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,446$2,521
Noor Inc.$2,434$2,508
Winston Resources$2,414$2,606
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,409$2,587
Binding Minds$2,390$2,390
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,369$3,199

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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