Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,395/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New York is $2,395 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,191.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 2,278 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,395/week

New York

8% higher than the US average.

$2,191/week

United States

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

Staten Island, New York pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,989 per week, followed by Poughkeepsie, New York ($2,902) and Massena, New York ($2,860). Johnson City, New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,539. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,395 per week — Staten Island, New York pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Staten Island, New York$2,989$2,989
Poughkeepsie, New York$2,902$2,902
Massena, New York$2,860$3,309
Plattsburgh, New York$2,832$2,915
Johnson City, New York$2,649$3,539
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in New York compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,559 per week, followed by Vermont ($2,533) and Delaware ($2,476). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $6,300. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,395 per week — Massachusetts pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Massachusetts$2,559$6,300
Vermont$2,533$3,785
Delaware$2,476$2,800
Connecticut$2,412$3,696
New Hampshire$2,339$3,602
Ohio$2,265$3,679
West Virginia$2,254$3,620
Pennsylvania$2,229$3,703
New Jersey$2,114$3,007
Maryland$2,109$2,994
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New York?

Mitchell Martin Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $4,100 per week, followed by Prolink Region 1 ($3,785) and Compunnel Healthcare ($3,490). For comparison, the New York average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,395 per week — Mitchell Martin Healthcare pays 71% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mitchell Martin Healthcare$4,100$4,100
Prolink Region 1$3,785$3,785
Compunnel Healthcare$3,490$3,600
Tripod Partners USA$3,419$3,616
Tryfacta$3,212$3,212
TLC Nursing$3,072$3,072
ATX Learning Healthcare$3,018$3,400
BHS Workforce$2,964$3,455
FlexStaff$2,902$2,902
Carenest Health Services$2,900$2,900

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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