Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: Arkansas
Average Travel Stepdown Nurse Salary
$1,933/week
The average salary for a Travel Stepdown Nurse in Arkansas is $1,933 per week. This is 20% lower than the US average of $2,329.
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 7 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Stepdown Nurse salaries in Arkansas compared to National Averages
$1,933/week
Arkansas
20% lower than the US average.
$2,329/week
United States
What cities in Arkansas pay the most for Travel Stepdown Nurses?
Fort Smith, Arkansas pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $1,980 per week, followed by Little Rock, Arkansas ($1,816). Fort Smith, Arkansas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,200. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,933 per week — Fort Smith, Arkansas pays 2% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Smith, Arkansas | $1,980 | $2,200 |
| Little Rock, Arkansas | $1,816 | $1,932 |
How does the pay for Travel Stepdown Nurses in Arkansas compare to nearby states?
Illinois pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,403 per week, followed by Kansas ($2,332) and Missouri ($2,326). Illinois also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,711. For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,933 per week — Illinois pays 24% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | $2,403 | $3,711 |
| Kansas | $2,332 | $3,168 |
| Missouri | $2,326 | $3,194 |
| Oklahoma | $2,319 | $3,550 |
| Alabama | $2,262 | $3,066 |
| Kentucky | $2,242 | $3,009 |
| Tennessee | $2,116 | $2,971 |
| Texas | $2,014 | $3,290 |
| Louisiana | $1,908 | $2,218 |
| Mississippi | $1,778 | $2,023 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Stepdown Nurse jobs in Arkansas?
Care Career pays Travel Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,723 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,671) and Host Healthcare ($2,609). For comparison, the Arkansas average for Travel Stepdown Nurses is $1,933 per week — Care Career pays 41% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Care Career | $2,723 | $2,723 |
| First Connect Health | $2,671 | $2,671 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,609 | $2,609 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,572 | $2,572 |
| Medical Talent | $2,489 | $2,489 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,485 | $2,485 |
| TotalMed RN | $2,473 | $2,473 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,417 | $2,417 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $2,115 | $2,115 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,105 | $2,105 |
Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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Step Down Unit RN
- Fort Smith, AR
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,200/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Fort Smith, AR
- TRS Healthcare
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,074/week
Stepdown RN
- Fort Smith, AR
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 3x12 hrs
$2,065/week
Step Down Unit RN
- Fort Smith, AR
- Cross Country Nurses
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$1,965/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Fort Smith, AR
- FlexCare Nursing
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$1,951/week
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