Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,271/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in New York, NY is $2,271 per week. This is 4% lower than the New York average of $2,356.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 953 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in New York, NY compared to State and National Averages

$2,271/week

New York, NY

1% higher than the US average.

$2,356/week

New York

4% higher than the US average.

$2,259/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in New York Compare to Other Cities

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Summit, New Jersey

$2,135/week

This is 22% lower than the New York average of $2,615.

Bridgeport, Connecticut

$2,419/week

This is 8% lower than the New York average of $2,615.

Milford, Connecticut

$2,379/week

This is 10% lower than the New York average of $2,615.

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 ($2,730). Johnson City, New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,609. For comparison, the New York, NY average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,271 per week — Staten Island, New York pays 32% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Staten Island, New York$2,989$2,989
Poughkeepsie, New York$2,902$2,902
Massena, New York$2,730$3,131
Plattsburgh, New York$2,700$2,815
Johnson City, New York$2,691$3,609
What are the highest paying 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 United Staffing Solutions ($3,039) and Health Advocates Network - Nursing ($2,650). Voca Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,010. For comparison, the New York, NY average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,271 per week — Mitchell Martin Healthcare pays 81% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mitchell Martin Healthcare$4,100$4,100
United Staffing Solutions$3,039$3,665
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,650$2,650
Voca Healthcare$2,644$5,010
PRIDE Health$2,601$2,617
The Judge Group$2,601$2,601
LanceSoft$2,600$2,600
Infojini Healthcare - Nursing$2,512$2,821
HonorVet Technologies$2,387$3,560
TotalMed RN$2,317$2,317

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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