Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,612/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Rapid City, SD is $2,612 per week. This is 5% higher than the South Dakota average of $2,491.

Last updated on January 4, 2026. Based on 267 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

$2,612/week

Rapid City, SD

18% higher than the US average.

$2,491/week

South Dakota

14% higher than the US average.

$2,145/week

United States

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

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Scottsbluff, Nebraska

$2,438/week

This is 11% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,712.

Bismarck, North Dakota

$2,229/week

This is 22% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,712.

Billings, Montana

$2,283/week

This is 19% lower than the Rapid City average of $2,712.

What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rapid City, South Dakota$2,612$3,217
Sioux Falls, South Dakota$2,308$2,940
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Rapid City?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Focus Staff$3,138$3,138
Slate Healthcare$3,039$3,197
Care Career$3,003$3,160
ADN Healthcare$2,989$3,217
Staffmax Healthcare$2,967$3,140
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,944$2,944
Vibra Travels$2,940$2,940
Voca Healthcare$2,937$3,082
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,849$2,983
Genie Healthcare$2,834$3,082

Last updated on January 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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