Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: South Dakota
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,420/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in South Dakota is $2,420 per week. This is 12% higher than the US average of $2,131.
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 500 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in South Dakota compared to National Averages
$2,420/week
South Dakota
12% higher than the US average.
$2,131/week
United States
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in South Dakota pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Rapid City, South Dakota pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,524 per week, followed by Sioux Falls, South Dakota ($2,393) and Mitchell, South Dakota ($2,322). Sioux Falls, South Dakota has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,404. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,420 per week — Rapid City, South Dakota pays 4% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rapid City, South Dakota | $2,524 | $2,959 |
| Sioux Falls, South Dakota | $2,393 | $3,404 |
| Mitchell, South Dakota | $2,322 | $2,645 |
| Hot Springs, South Dakota | $2,098 | $2,218 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in South Dakota compare to nearby states?
Nebraska pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,373 per week, followed by North Dakota ($2,354) and Minnesota ($2,271). Iowa has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,166. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,420 per week — Nebraska pays 2% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska | $2,373 | $3,354 |
| North Dakota | $2,354 | $3,500 |
| Minnesota | $2,271 | $2,971 |
| Iowa | $2,214 | $4,166 |
| Kansas | $2,174 | $3,477 |
| Wyoming | $2,091 | $2,715 |
| Utah | $2,083 | $3,178 |
| Montana | $2,070 | $2,898 |
| Colorado | $2,007 | $3,239 |
| Idaho | $1,950 | $2,928 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in South Dakota?
Protouch Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,191 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,981) and Vibra Travels ($2,852). AMN Healthcare Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,404. For comparison, the South Dakota average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,420 per week — Protouch Staffing pays 32% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Protouch Staffing | $3,191 | $3,191 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,981 | $3,404 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,852 | $3,080 |
| Tripod Partners USA | $2,806 | $2,806 |
| Refined Medical Staffing | $2,793 | $2,793 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,746 | $2,790 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,714 | $3,253 |
| Staffmax Healthcare | $2,703 | $2,703 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,692 | $2,692 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,650 | $2,650 |
Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Med/Surg RN
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 13 others
UP TO $2,866/wk
RN Central Resource Pool
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- TRS Healthcare and 18 others
UP TO $2,649/wk
ER/Med Surg Float RN
- Webster, South Dakota
- Sanford Webster
- Uniti Med and 9 others
UP TO $2,778/wk
RN Med Surg/Telemetry
- Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Sanford USD Medical Center Sioux Falls
- FlexCare Nursing and 6 others
UP TO $2,522/wk
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Aberdeen, SD
- Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,239/week
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