Average Travel Operating Room Nurse Salary

$2,278/week

The average salary for a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Independence, MO is $2,278 per week. This is 5% higher than the Missouri average of $2,152.

Last updated on July 1, 2026. Based on 40 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Operating Room Nurse salaries in Independence, MO compared to State and National Averages

$2,278/week

Independence, MO

4% higher than the US average.

$2,152/week

Missouri

1% lower than the US average.

$2,176/week

United States

How Travel Operating Room Nurse Salaries in Independence Compare to Other Cities

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Omaha, Nebraska

$2,369/week

This is 18% higher than the Independence average of $1,951.

West Des Moines, Iowa

$2,207/week

This is 12% higher than the Independence average of $1,951.

Des Moines, Iowa

$2,161/week

This is 10% higher than the Independence average of $1,951.

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Travel Operating Room Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri$2,477$3,342
Independence, Missouri$2,278$2,625
Lee's Summit, Missouri$2,153$2,420
Springfield, Missouri$2,105$2,845
Kansas City, Missouri$2,085$2,805
Cape Girardeau, Missouri$1,973$2,198
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Operating Room Nurse jobs in Independence?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,469$2,625
CrossMed$2,411$2,411
HCS 247$2,344$2,344
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,301$2,301
Cross Country Nurses$2,295$2,295
Trustaff$2,265$2,265
Healthcare Support$2,257$2,257
American Medical Staffing$2,240$2,240
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$2,236$2,265
Slate Healthcare$2,227$2,227

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

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