Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,979/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Newport, RI is $2,979 per week. This is 8% higher than the Rhode Island average of $2,727.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 64 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Newport, RI compared to State and National Averages

$2,979/week

Newport, RI

24% higher than the US average.

$2,727/week

Rhode Island

17% higher than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Newport Compare to Other Cities

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Plymouth, Massachusetts

$2,721/week

This is 9% lower than the Newport average of $2,976.

Needham, Massachusetts

$2,757/week

This is 8% lower than the Newport average of $2,976.

Newton, Massachusetts

$2,415/week

This is 23% lower than the Newport average of $2,976.

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

Newport, Rhode Island pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,979 per week, followed by Providence, Rhode Island ($2,888) and Warwick, Rhode Island ($2,575). Newport, Rhode Island also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the Newport, RI average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,979 per week, roughly in line with Newport, Rhode Island.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Newport, Rhode Island$2,979$3,900
Providence, Rhode Island$2,888$3,900
Warwick, Rhode Island$2,575$2,988
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Newport?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,900 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($3,601) and Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($3,587). For comparison, the Newport, RI average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,979 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,900$3,900
Prime Staffing$3,601$3,601
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,587$3,587
TotalMed RN$3,570$3,570
Triage Staffing$3,504$3,504
FlexCare Nursing$3,488$3,488
AMN Healthcare Nursing$3,178$3,436
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,050$3,050
Advantage Staffing Services$2,736$2,736
Medical Solutions$2,690$2,690

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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