Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,153/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New Mexico is $2,153 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,186.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 733 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$2,153/week
New Mexico
2% lower than the US average.
$2,186/week
United States
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,606 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,262) and Farmington, New Mexico ($2,193). Carlsbad, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,395. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,153 per week — Rio Rancho, New Mexico pays 21% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico | $2,606 | $2,827 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $2,262 | $3,120 |
| Farmington, New Mexico | $2,193 | $3,195 |
| Santa Fe, New Mexico | $2,025 | $2,341 |
| Carlsbad, New Mexico | $2,022 | $3,395 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,364 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,312) and Nevada ($2,242). California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,653. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,153 per week — California pays 10% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| California | $2,364 | $4,653 |
| Nebraska | $2,312 | $3,300 |
| Nevada | $2,242 | $2,851 |
| Kansas | $2,221 | $3,449 |
| Wyoming | $2,202 | $3,153 |
| Arizona | $2,188 | $3,505 |
| Colorado | $2,175 | $3,920 |
| Oklahoma | $1,960 | $3,539 |
| Utah | $1,833 | $2,467 |
| Texas | $1,768 | $3,436 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,395 per week, followed by Wellspring Nurse Source ($3,292) and LanceSoft ($3,125). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,153 per week — HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS pays 58% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS | $3,395 | $3,395 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $3,292 | $3,292 |
| LanceSoft | $3,125 | $3,195 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Trailblazer Staffing Solutions | $2,976 | $2,976 |
| RadHealth+ | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| Care Team Solutions | $2,787 | $2,787 |
| Staffmax Healthcare | $2,749 | $2,749 |
| Infojini Healthcare - Nursing | $2,565 | $2,926 |
| KTI Health | $2,550 | $3,120 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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