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Gifted Healthcare pays Travel Surgical ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,470 per week, followed by Reliant Staffing Partners ($2,406) and AHS Staffing ($2,379). For comparison, the Casper, WY average for Travel Surgical ICU Nurses is $2,184 per week — Gifted Healthcare pays 13% more.

Only Casper, Wyoming reports pay data for Travel Surgical ICU Nurses, averaging $2,184 per week. Casper, Wyoming also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,470. For comparison, the Casper, WY average for Travel Surgical ICU Nurses is $2,184 per week, roughly in line with Casper, Wyoming.

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