Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tacoma, WA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,419/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tacoma, WA is $2,419 per week. This is 5% higher than the Washington average of $2,304.
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Based on 1,297 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Tacoma, WA compared to State and National Averages
$2,419/week
Tacoma, WA
7% higher than the US average.
$2,304/week
Washington
2% higher than the US average.
$2,261/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tacoma Compare to Other Cities
Seattle, Washington
$2,431/week
This is 3% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,513.
Olympia, Washington
$2,298/week
This is 9% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,513.
Silverdale, Washington
$2,374/week
This is 6% lower than the Tacoma average of $2,513.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Washington pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Poulsbo, Washington pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,112 per week, followed by Kirkland, Washington ($3,004) and Everett, Washington ($2,517). Spokane, Washington has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,773. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,419 per week — Poulsbo, Washington pays 29% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Poulsbo, Washington | $3,112 | $3,119 |
| Kirkland, Washington | $3,004 | $3,004 |
| Everett, Washington | $2,517 | $2,604 |
| Tacoma, Washington | $2,419 | $3,438 |
| Spokane, Washington | $2,407 | $3,773 |
| Renton, Washington | $2,380 | $2,380 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Tacoma?
Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,075 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,782) and First Connect Health ($2,775). AHS Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,438. For comparison, the Tacoma, WA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,419 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 27% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $3,075 | $3,075 |
| Care Career | $2,782 | $3,319 |
| First Connect Health | $2,775 | $3,251 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,744 | $3,438 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,621 | $3,235 |
| Aptiva Healthcare | $2,566 | $2,566 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,534 | $3,242 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,493 | $2,792 |
| Focus Staff | $2,492 | $3,073 |
| GHG Healthcare | $2,489 | $2,489 |
Last updated on November 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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