Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,762/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Texas is $1,762 per week. This is 21% lower than the US average of $2,131.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 4,356 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Texas compared to National Averages

$1,762/week

Texas

21% lower than the US average.

$2,131/week

United States

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

Pecos, Texas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,349 per week, followed by Livingston, Texas ($2,239) and The Woodlands, Texas ($2,208). Pecos, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,083. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,762 per week — Pecos, Texas pays 33% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pecos, Texas$2,349$3,083
Livingston, Texas$2,239$2,603
The Woodlands, Texas$2,208$2,603
Odessa, Texas$2,183$2,800
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in Texas compare to nearby states?

Kansas pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,174 per week, followed by Missouri ($2,157) and Louisiana ($2,075). Oklahoma has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,567. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,762 per week — Kansas pays 23% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kansas$2,174$3,477
Missouri$2,157$3,405
Louisiana$2,075$3,400
Oklahoma$2,030$3,567
New Mexico$2,024$3,292
Colorado$2,007$3,239
Alabama$1,984$3,389
Tennessee$1,915$3,326
Mississippi$1,824$3,031
Arkansas$1,787$2,720
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Texas?

Expedite Healthcare Solutions pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,905 per week, followed by Compunnel Healthcare ($2,760) and Express Healthcare Staffing Travel ($2,650). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,989. For comparison, the Texas average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,762 per week — Expedite Healthcare Solutions pays 65% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Expedite Healthcare Solutions$2,905$2,905
Compunnel Healthcare$2,760$2,760
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$2,650$2,650
RadHealth+$2,609$2,806
Medical Solutions LTC$2,545$2,560
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS$2,525$2,989
Olaro-Allied$2,500$2,500
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$2,427$2,427
First Connect Health$2,412$2,830
All Medical Personnel - Nursing$2,326$2,326

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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