Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,056/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New Mexico is $2,056 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,127.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 915 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,056/week

New Mexico

3% lower than the US average.

$2,127/week

United States

What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Santa Fe, New Mexico pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,170 per week, followed by Taos, New Mexico ($2,072) and Carlsbad, New Mexico ($2,045). Farmington, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,800. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,056 per week — Santa Fe, New Mexico pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Fe, New Mexico$2,170$2,485
Taos, New Mexico$2,072$2,303
Carlsbad, New Mexico$2,045$3,395
Farmington, New Mexico$2,008$3,800
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?

Nevada pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,364 per week, followed by California ($2,340) and Nebraska ($2,318). California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $9,100. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,056 per week — Nevada pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nevada$2,364$2,883
California$2,340$9,100
Nebraska$2,318$3,341
Kansas$2,175$3,477
Arizona$2,081$3,398
Wyoming$2,080$2,689
Utah$2,051$3,163
Colorado$2,006$3,246
Oklahoma$2,004$3,567
Texas$1,743$3,234
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New Mexico?

Prolink Region 4 pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,800 per week, followed by ProMed Staffing Resources B ($3,101) and DayOne Staffing, Inc. ($2,690). For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,056 per week — Prolink Region 4 pays 85% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prolink Region 4$3,800$3,800
ProMed Staffing Resources B$3,101$3,101
DayOne Staffing, Inc.$2,690$3,187
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,579$3,517
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,523$3,395
Advantage Staffing Services$2,520$2,520
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$2,506$2,506
NURSE's Etc. Staffing$2,467$2,485
RadHealth+$2,453$2,453
LifePoint$2,434$2,434

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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