Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,063/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Portsmouth, VA is $2,063 per week. This is 1% lower than the Virginia average of $2,092.

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Based on 161 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,063/week

Portsmouth, VA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,092/week

Virginia

3% lower than the US average.

$2,158/week

United States

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

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Richmond, Virginia

$2,418/week

This is 10% higher than the Portsmouth average of $2,184.

Washington, North Carolina

$1,850/week

This is 18% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,184.

Goldsboro, North Carolina

$1,970/week

This is 11% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,184.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,519$3,066
Richmond, Virginia$2,405$3,323
Salem, Virginia$2,389$3,275
Hopewell, Virginia$2,360$2,360
Reston, Virginia$2,339$2,339
Charlottesville, Virginia$2,271$3,284
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,196$2,196
Healthcare Support$2,179$2,179
GHR Healthcare$2,142$2,142
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,142$2,142
American Traveler$2,128$2,128
Supplemental Health Care$2,110$2,110
Trustaff$2,099$2,099
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,084$2,084
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$2,081$2,081
PRN Healthcare$2,073$2,073

Last updated on April 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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