Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Wayne, NJ

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,965/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Wayne, NJ is $1,965 per week. This is 13% lower than the New Jersey average of $2,216.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 12 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,965/week

Wayne, NJ

12% lower than the US average.

$2,216/week

New Jersey

This is equal to the US average

$2,208/week

United States

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

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New York, New York

$2,435/week

This is 17% higher than the Wayne average of $2,027.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

$2,329/week

This is 13% higher than the Wayne average of $2,027.

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

$2,599/week

This is 22% higher than the Wayne average of $2,027.

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

New Brunswick, New Jersey pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,462 per week, followed by Lakewood, New Jersey ($2,405). New Brunswick, New Jersey also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,804. For comparison, the Wayne, NJ average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,965 per week — New Brunswick, New Jersey pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Brunswick, New Jersey$2,462$2,804
Lakewood, New Jersey$2,405$2,405
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Wayne?

Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare pay Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, both averaging $1,965 per week. For comparison, the Wayne, NJ average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,965 per week, roughly in line with Uniti Med and GQR Healthcare.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Uniti Med$1,965$1,965
GQR Healthcare$1,965$1,965

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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