Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Tuscaloosa, AL
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,156/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL is $2,156 per week. This is 8% higher than the Alabama average of $1,979.
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 1,813 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Tuscaloosa, AL compared to State and National Averages
$2,156/week
Tuscaloosa, AL
2% lower than the US average.
$1,979/week
Alabama
12% lower than the US average.
$2,206/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tuscaloosa Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Tuscaloosa Compare to Other Cities
Birmingham, Alabama
$1,941/week
This is 10% lower than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,131.
Montgomery, Alabama
$2,375/week
This is 10% higher than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,131.
Gadsden, Alabama
$1,789/week
This is 19% lower than the Tuscaloosa average of $2,131.
What cities in Alabama pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Anniston, Alabama pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,262 per week, followed by Tuscaloosa, Alabama ($2,156). Tuscaloosa, Alabama has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,004. For comparison, the Tuscaloosa, AL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,156 per week — Anniston, Alabama pays 5% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anniston, Alabama | $2,262 | $2,634 |
| Tuscaloosa, Alabama | $2,156 | $3,004 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Tuscaloosa?
Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,020 per week, followed by Revolution Healthcare Services ($2,954) and Prolink Region 4 ($2,950). For comparison, the Tuscaloosa, AL average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,156 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 40% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,020 | $3,020 |
| Revolution Healthcare Services | $2,954 | $2,954 |
| Prolink Region 4 | $2,950 | $2,950 |
| American Consultants | $2,712 | $2,902 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,667 | $2,714 |
| First Connect Health | $2,650 | $2,827 |
| BHS Workforce | $2,624 | $2,850 |
| Prime Staffing | $2,485 | $2,815 |
| Medlivo | $2,475 | $2,872 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA | $2,464 | $2,931 |
Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Med Surg Telemetry RN
- Tuscaloosa, Alabama
- DCH Regional Medical Center
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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Days, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,004/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Medlivo
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$2,872/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Tuscaloosa, AL
- Slate Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,780/week
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
- TRS Healthcare
- 4x12 hrs, Days
$2,739/week
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