Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,170/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Richmond, VA is $2,170 per week. This is 2% higher than the Virginia average of $2,134.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 5,918 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,170/week

Richmond, VA

4% lower than the US average.

$2,134/week

Virginia

6% lower than the US average.

$2,267/week

United States

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

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Newport News, Virginia

$2,114/week

This is 2% lower than the Richmond average of $2,160.

Chesapeake, Virginia

$2,308/week

This is 6% higher than the Richmond average of $2,160.

Clinton, Maryland

$2,309/week

This is 6% higher than the Richmond average of $2,160.

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

Woodbridge, Virginia pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,818 per week, followed by Suffolk, Virginia ($2,662) and Williamsburg, Virginia ($2,500). Norfolk, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,370. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,170 per week — Woodbridge, Virginia pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Woodbridge, Virginia$2,818$2,858
Suffolk, Virginia$2,662$2,662
Williamsburg, Virginia$2,500$2,500
Fairfax, Virginia$2,439$2,783
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,383$2,678
Norfolk, Virginia$2,376$3,370
Portsmouth, Virginia$2,339$2,339
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,316$3,043
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Richmond?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,831 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,809) and Vibra Travels ($2,678). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,658. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,170 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$2,831$3,250
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,809$3,658
Vibra Travels$2,678$2,678
Wise Medical Staffing$2,527$2,527
First Connect Health$2,527$2,527
ALOIS Healthcare$2,518$2,518
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,501$2,501
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,492$2,492
Voca Healthcare$2,425$2,425
Noor Inc.$2,382$2,382

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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