Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,319/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New York is $2,319 per week. This is 8% higher than the US average of $2,126.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 1,801 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,319/week

New York

8% higher than the US average.

$2,126/week

United States

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 $2,975 per week, followed by Glens Falls, New York ($2,749) and Rome, New York ($2,618). Rome, New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,500. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,319 per week — Staten Island, New York pays 28% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Staten Island, New York$2,975$3,027
Glens Falls, New York$2,749$3,300
Rome, New York$2,618$3,500
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 $2,468 per week, followed by New Jersey ($2,211) and Ohio ($2,207). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,112. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,319 per week — Massachusetts pays 6% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Massachusetts$2,468$4,112
New Jersey$2,211$3,199
Ohio$2,207$3,631
Michigan$2,195$3,501
West Virginia$2,161$3,398
Pennsylvania$2,097$3,491
Virginia$2,096$3,448
Maryland$2,074$3,024
District of Columbia$2,029$2,453
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in New York?

Tripod Partners USA pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,460 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($3,360) and Halcyon Nurse Staffing ($3,130). LanceSoft has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,500. For comparison, the New York average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,319 per week — Tripod Partners USA pays 49% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tripod Partners USA$3,460$3,460
Compunnel Healthcare$3,360$3,360
Halcyon Nurse Staffing$3,130$3,130
Enterprise Solutions, Inc.$3,116$3,116
Pulse Healthcare Services$3,035$3,284
Muve Healthcare Group$2,886$2,886
Encode INC$2,872$2,872
LanceSoft$2,852$3,500
BHS Workforce$2,850$3,200
AMHS Staffing Alliance$2,837$3,261

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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