Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,117/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Saint Louis, MO is $2,117 per week. This is 1% lower than the Missouri average of $2,141.

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Based on 6,390 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Saint Louis, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,117/week

Saint Louis, MO

4% lower than the US average.

$2,141/week

Missouri

3% lower than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Saint Louis Compare to Other Cities

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St. Peters, Missouri

$2,183/week

This is 1% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,166.

Carbondale, Illinois

$2,240/week

This is 3% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,166.

Springfield, Illinois

$2,424/week

This is 11% higher than the Saint Louis average of $2,166.

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

Chesterfield, Missouri pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,500 per week, followed by Independence, Missouri ($2,253). Independence, Missouri has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,182. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,117 per week — Chesterfield, Missouri pays 18% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chesterfield, Missouri$2,500$2,642
Independence, Missouri$2,253$3,182
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Saint Louis?

Prolink Region 4 pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,003 per week, followed by Meda Health ($2,742) and FlexCare Nursing ($2,708). Bestica has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,167. For comparison, the Saint Louis, MO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,117 per week — Prolink Region 4 pays 42% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prolink Region 4$3,003$3,003
Meda Health$2,742$2,864
FlexCare Nursing$2,708$2,756
Bestica$2,523$3,167
Prime Staffing$2,514$3,151
Junxion Med Staffing$2,462$2,829
The Judge Group$2,450$2,450
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,395$2,905
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,336$2,747
Vibra Travels$2,336$2,336

Last updated on September 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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