Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,660/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Rhode Island is $2,660 per week. This is 20% higher than the US average of $2,138.

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on 106 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Rhode Island compared to National Averages

$2,660/week

Rhode Island

20% higher than the US average.

$2,138/week

United States

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 $2,820 per week, followed by Providence, Rhode Island ($2,635) and Warwick, Rhode Island ($2,606). Newport, Rhode Island also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,600. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,660 per week — Newport, Rhode Island pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Newport, Rhode Island$2,820$3,600
Providence, Rhode Island$2,635$3,600
Warwick, Rhode Island$2,606$2,992
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Rhode Island compare to nearby states?

Massachusetts pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,492 per week, followed by New Hampshire ($2,449) and Maine ($2,390). Massachusetts also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,112. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,660 per week — Massachusetts pays 6% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Massachusetts$2,492$4,112
New Hampshire$2,449$3,742
Maine$2,390$3,535
New York$2,322$3,772
Vermont$2,276$3,102
Connecticut$2,271$3,202
New Jersey$2,234$3,138
Pennsylvania$2,201$3,399
Maryland$2,048$3,942
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Rhode Island?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,376 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,229) and Prime Staffing ($3,158). Compunnel Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,600. For comparison, the Rhode Island average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,660 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,376$3,600
FlexCare Nursing$3,229$3,235
Prime Staffing$3,158$3,312
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,035$3,182
E-SolHealth$2,984$2,992
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,889$3,197
Advantage Staffing Services$2,736$2,736
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,734$3,187
AHS Staffing$2,704$2,707
Medical Solutions$2,697$2,894

Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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