Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,504/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Rapid City, SD is $2,504 per week. This is 3% higher than the South Dakota average of $2,436.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 312 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Rapid City, SD compared to State and National Averages

$2,504/week

Rapid City, SD

10% higher than the US average.

$2,436/week

South Dakota

7% higher than the US average.

$2,259/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Rapid City Compare to Other Cities

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Scottsbluff, Nebraska

$2,538/week

This is 6% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,682.

Dickinson, North Dakota

$2,280/week

This is 18% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,682.

Bismarck, North Dakota

$2,271/week

This is 18% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,682.

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

Mitchell, South Dakota pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,563 per week, followed by Rapid City, South Dakota ($2,504) and Sioux Falls, South Dakota ($2,402). Sioux Falls, South Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,710. For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,504 per week — Mitchell, South Dakota pays 2% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mitchell, South Dakota$2,563$3,080
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,504$3,173
Sioux Falls, South Dakota$2,402$3,710
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Rapid City?

ADN Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,054 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,959) and Refined Medical Staffing ($2,914). ADN Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,173. For comparison, the Rapid City, SD average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,504 per week — ADN Healthcare pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
ADN Healthcare$3,054$3,173
Vibra Travels$2,959$2,959
Refined Medical Staffing$2,914$2,914
Voca Healthcare$2,669$2,721
American Traveler$2,669$2,669
Trustaff$2,664$2,809
Staffmax Healthcare$2,654$2,703
Access Healthcare$2,650$2,650
Genie Healthcare$2,643$2,643
TotalMed RN$2,623$2,623

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

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