Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,790/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Thornton, CO is $1,790 per week. This is 12% lower than the Colorado average of $2,005.

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 385 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Thornton, CO compared to State and National Averages

$1,790/week

Thornton, CO

23% lower than the US average.

$2,005/week

Colorado

10% lower than the US average.

$2,199/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Thornton Compare to Other Cities

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Denver, Colorado

$2,042/week

This is 6% higher than the Thornton average of $1,924.

Englewood, Colorado

$1,923/week

This is equal to the Thornton average

Aurora, Colorado

$2,221/week

This is 13% higher than the Thornton average of $1,924.

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

Boulder, Colorado pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,239 per week, followed by Parker, Colorado ($2,635) and Grand Junction, Colorado ($2,421). For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,790 per week — Boulder, Colorado pays 81% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Boulder, Colorado$3,239$3,239
Parker, Colorado$2,635$2,635
Grand Junction, Colorado$2,421$2,957
Greenwood Village, Colorado$2,377$2,377
Delta, Colorado$2,255$2,574
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Thornton?

Vibra Travels pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,521 per week, followed by HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,097) and Wise Medical Staffing ($2,022). For comparison, the Thornton, CO average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,790 per week — Vibra Travels pays 41% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vibra Travels$2,521$2,521
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,097$2,409
Wise Medical Staffing$2,022$2,022
United Staffing Solutions$1,975$1,975
Care Career$1,903$1,903
Lifeline Medical Staffing$1,892$1,892
Lucid Staffing Solutions$1,881$1,881
Seven Healthcare$1,875$1,875
Catalytic Solutions$1,874$1,874
THP Healthcare Staffing$1,866$1,866

Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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