Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Trenton, NJ

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,313/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Trenton, NJ is $2,313 per week. This is 9% higher than the New Jersey average of $2,109.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 180 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Trenton, NJ compared to State and National Averages

$2,313/week

Trenton, NJ

2% higher than the US average.

$2,109/week

New Jersey

7% lower than the US average.

$2,258/week

United States

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

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$2,424/week

This is 4% higher than the Trenton average of $2,322.

Summit, New Jersey

$2,124/week

This is 9% lower than the Trenton average of $2,322.

New York, New York

$2,625/week

This is 12% higher than the Trenton average of $2,322.

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

Newark, New Jersey pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,014 per week, followed by Morristown, New Jersey ($2,570) and New Brunswick, New Jersey ($2,481). For comparison, the Trenton, NJ average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,313 per week — Newark, New Jersey pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Newark, New Jersey$3,014$3,014
Morristown, New Jersey$2,570$3,007
New Brunswick, New Jersey$2,481$2,804
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Trenton?

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,322 per week, followed by GHR Healthcare ($2,310) and GHR Healthcare - Travel ($2,268). GHR Healthcare - Travel Division also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,360. For comparison, the Trenton, NJ average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,313 per week, roughly in line with GHR Healthcare - Travel Division.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,322$2,360
GHR Healthcare$2,310$2,329
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,268$2,268

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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