Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Wilkes-Barre, PA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$1,903/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Wilkes-Barre, PA is $1,903 per week. This is 15% lower than the Pennsylvania average of $2,183.
Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on 120 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Wilkes-Barre, PA compared to State and National Averages
$1,903/week
Wilkes-Barre, PA
17% lower than the US average.
$2,183/week
Pennsylvania
2% lower than the US average.
$2,233/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Wilkes-Barre Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Wilkes-Barre Compare to Other Cities
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
$2,309/week
This is 9% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $2,102.
New York, New York
$2,605/week
This is 19% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $2,102.
Geneva, New York
$2,196/week
This is 4% higher than the Wilkes-Barre average of $2,102.
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Pennsylvania pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Johnstown, Pennsylvania pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,486 per week, followed by Hershey, Pennsylvania ($2,482) and Langhorne, Pennsylvania ($2,448). Johnstown, Pennsylvania also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,373. For comparison, the Wilkes-Barre, PA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,903 per week — Johnstown, Pennsylvania pays 31% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Johnstown, Pennsylvania | $2,486 | $3,373 |
| Hershey, Pennsylvania | $2,482 | $2,537 |
| Langhorne, Pennsylvania | $2,448 | $2,448 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Wilkes-Barre?
Titan Nurse Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,937 per week, followed by MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($1,991) and AHS Staffing ($1,974). For comparison, the Wilkes-Barre, PA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $1,903 per week — Titan Nurse Staffing pays 54% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Titan Nurse Staffing | $2,937 | $2,937 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $1,991 | $1,991 |
| AHS Staffing | $1,974 | $1,974 |
| ARMStaffing | $1,944 | $1,944 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $1,934 | $1,934 |
| Prime Time Healthcare Nursing | $1,930 | $1,930 |
| Trustaff | $1,925 | $1,925 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $1,914 | $1,914 |
| TotalMed RN | $1,901 | $1,901 |
| Anders Group | $1,898 | $1,898 |
Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Med-Surg/Telemetry RN
- Wilkes Barre, PA
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,991/week
Med Surg RN
- Wilkes-Barre, PA
- AHS Staffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,974/week
Med Surg/Telemetry RN
- Wilkes Barre, PA
- ARMStaffing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,944/week
Med Surg Tele RN
- Wilkes Barre, PA
- Fastaff Travel Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,934/week
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Prime Time Healthcare Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,930/week
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