Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: South Carolina
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,970/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in South Carolina is $1,970 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $2,130.
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 1,263 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages
$1,970/week
South Carolina
8% lower than the US average.
$2,130/week
United States
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Lancaster, South Carolina pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,355 per week, followed by Columbia, South Carolina ($2,246) and Florence, South Carolina ($2,143). Charleston, South Carolina has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,400. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,970 per week — Lancaster, South Carolina pays 20% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Lancaster, South Carolina | $2,355 | $2,591 |
| Columbia, South Carolina | $2,246 | $3,060 |
| Florence, South Carolina | $2,143 | $2,985 |
| Charleston, South Carolina | $2,129 | $3,400 |
| Spartanburg, South Carolina | $2,119 | $2,528 |
| Aiken, South Carolina | $2,032 | $2,269 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?
Ohio pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,180 per week, followed by West Virginia ($2,164) and Virginia ($2,127). Kentucky has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,970 per week — Ohio pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | $2,180 | $3,619 |
| West Virginia | $2,164 | $3,220 |
| Virginia | $2,127 | $3,230 |
| Kentucky | $2,079 | $3,900 |
| Maryland | $2,043 | $3,187 |
| North Carolina | $1,989 | $3,315 |
| Alabama | $1,986 | $3,389 |
| Georgia | $1,976 | $3,096 |
| Florida | $1,975 | $3,001 |
| Tennessee | $1,911 | $3,326 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in South Carolina?
Aptive Resources pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,400 per week, followed by eHospitalHire ($2,985) and Reliant Staffing Partners ($2,812). For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,970 per week — Aptive Resources pays 73% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Aptive Resources | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| eHospitalHire | $2,985 | $2,985 |
| Reliant Staffing Partners | $2,812 | $2,812 |
| Wise Medical Staffing | $2,808 | $2,808 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,743 | $2,743 |
| LanceSoft | $2,700 | $2,700 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,609 | $2,933 |
| GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions | $2,601 | $2,601 |
| TravSource | $2,517 | $2,517 |
Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Medical/Surgical RN
- Cheraw, South Carolina
- McLeod Health Cheraw
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 18 others
UP TO $2,232/wk
Stepdown / PCU RN
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 5 others
UP TO $1,997/wk
MS/Tele Float RN
- Conway, South Carolina
- Conway Medical Center
- Aequor Healthcare and 6 others
UP TO $1,949/wk
Step Down RN
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Beaufort Memorial Hospital
- Medical Solutions and 1 other
UP TO $1,824/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Florence, SC
- eHospitalHire
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$2,985/week
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