Average Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurse Salary

$2,132/week

The average salary for a Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurse is $2,132 per week. This is 3% lower than the nursing US average of $2,204.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 28 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$2,132/week

3% lower than the nursing US average.

$2,204/week

United States

Where do Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurses get paid the most?

Kentucky pays Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurses the most, averaging $2,880 per week, followed by Texas ($1,816). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,996. For comparison, the national average for Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurses is $2,132 per week — Kentucky pays 35% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,880$2,996
Texas$1,816$2,032
What cities pay the most for Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurses?

Pikeville, Kentucky pays Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurses the most, averaging $2,880 per week, followed by Austin, Texas ($1,816). Pikeville, Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,996. For comparison, the national average for Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurses is $2,132 per week — Pikeville, Kentucky pays 35% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pikeville, Kentucky$2,880$2,996
Austin, Texas$1,816$2,032
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurse jobs?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurses the most, averaging $3,527 per week, followed by RadHealth+ ($2,996) and Pikeville Health ($2,908). For comparison, the national average for Travel Orthopedic Surgery Nurses is $2,132 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 65% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,527$3,527
RadHealth+$2,996$2,996
Pikeville Health$2,908$2,908
Sage Group Healthcare$2,717$2,717
Arrow Healthcare Staffing$2,689$2,689
GLC On-The-Go$2,567$2,567
Encode INC$2,536$2,536
Seven Healthcare$2,353$2,900
Thrive Staffing$2,349$2,349
Talent4Health$2,254$2,254

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

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