Average Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse Salary

$2,069/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse is $2,069 per week. This is 6% lower than the nursing US average of $2,200.

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 105 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Salaries for Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse compared to Registered Nurse National Averages

$2,069/week

6% lower than the nursing US average.

$2,200/week

United States

Where do Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses get paid the most?

California pays Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,168 per week, followed by Wisconsin ($2,904) and Ohio ($2,414). Wisconsin has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,312. For comparison, the national average for Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $2,069 per week — California pays 53% more.

StateAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
California$3,168$3,259
Wisconsin$2,904$3,312
Ohio$2,414$2,414
Massachusetts$2,340$2,340
Oregon$2,230$2,230
North Carolina$1,968$2,151
What cities pay the most for Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses?

Madison, Wisconsin pays Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,904 per week, followed by Evansville, Indiana ($2,025) and Asheville, North Carolina ($1,968). Madison, Wisconsin also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,312. For comparison, the national average for Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $2,069 per week — Madison, Wisconsin pays 40% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Madison, Wisconsin$2,904$3,312
Evansville, Indiana$2,025$2,827
Asheville, North Carolina$1,968$2,151
Indianapolis, Indiana$1,835$1,835
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse jobs?

HCS 247 pays Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,053 per week, followed by First Connect Health ($2,947) and Wellspring Nurse Source ($2,904). Wellspring Nurse Source has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,312. For comparison, the national average for Travel Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurses is $2,069 per week — HCS 247 pays 48% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
HCS 247$3,053$3,053
First Connect Health$2,947$2,947
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,904$3,312
Assured Nursing$2,602$3,259
Care Career$2,591$3,255
GrapeTree Medical Staffing$2,387$2,387
American Traveler$2,361$3,257
Triage Staffing$2,332$3,239
PEL/VIP$2,295$2,295
Wise Medical Staffing$2,246$2,246

Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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