Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,177/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Richmond, VA is $2,177 per week. This is 3% higher than the Virginia average of $2,108.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 696 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,177/week

Richmond, VA

1% lower than the US average.

$2,108/week

Virginia

5% lower than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Petersburg, Virginia

$2,221/week

This is 2% lower than the Richmond average of $2,273.

Charlottesville, Virginia

$2,260/week

This is 1% lower than the Richmond average of $2,273.

Newport News, Virginia

$2,075/week

This is 10% lower than the Richmond average of $2,273.

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Chesapeake, Virginia pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,375 per week, followed by Arlington, Virginia ($2,374) and Virginia Beach, Virginia ($2,336). Chesapeake, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,000. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,177 per week — Chesapeake, Virginia pays 9% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,375$3,000
Arlington, Virginia$2,374$2,934
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,336$2,440
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Richmond?

The Judge Group pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,701 per week, followed by Vibra Travels ($2,678) and Health Advocates Network - Nursing ($2,576). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,448. For comparison, the Richmond, VA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,177 per week — The Judge Group pays 24% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
The Judge Group$2,701$2,701
Vibra Travels$2,678$2,678
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,576$2,576
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,529$3,448
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$2,520$2,520
ALOIS Healthcare$2,518$2,518
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,501$2,501
VyTalent Solutions$2,438$2,438
Prime Staffing$2,380$2,380
HCS 247$2,317$2,406

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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