Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,398/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Rochester, NY is $2,398 per week. This is 1% higher than the New York average of $2,365.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 6,806 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Rochester, NY compared to State and National Averages

$2,398/week

Rochester, NY

6% higher than the US average.

$2,365/week

New York

4% higher than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

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

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Geneva, New York

$2,204/week

This is 13% lower than the Rochester average of $2,492.

Johnson City, New York

$2,739/week

This is 9% higher than the Rochester average of $2,492.

Utica, New York

$2,514/week

This is 1% higher than the Rochester average of $2,492.

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

Staten Island, New York pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,990 per week, followed by Poughkeepsie, New York ($2,902) and Johnson City, New York ($2,776). Johnson City, New York has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,729. For comparison, the Rochester, NY average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,398 per week — Staten Island, New York pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Staten Island, New York$2,990$3,025
Poughkeepsie, New York$2,902$2,902
Johnson City, New York$2,776$3,729
Massena, New York$2,755$3,316
Plattsburgh, New York$2,700$2,815
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Rochester?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,417 per week, followed by Tripod Partners USA ($3,415) and Express Healthcare Staffing NY ($3,280). Tripod Partners USA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,616. For comparison, the Rochester, NY average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,398 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 42% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,417$3,514
Tripod Partners USA$3,415$3,616
Express Healthcare Staffing NY$3,280$3,280
Tryfacta$3,212$3,212
LanceSoft$3,190$3,600
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,150$3,150
BHS Workforce$3,078$3,455
Seven Healthcare$3,072$3,400
Curam Staffing$3,064$3,431
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$3,000$3,000

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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