Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary Guide: New Mexico
Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary
$2,148/week
The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in New Mexico is $2,148 per week. This is 4% lower than the US average of $2,232.
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Based on 249 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in New Mexico compared to National Averages
$2,148/week
New Mexico
4% lower than the US average.
$2,232/week
United States
What cities in New Mexico pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
Farmington, New Mexico pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,341 per week, followed by Albuquerque, New Mexico ($2,116). Albuquerque, New Mexico has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,756. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,148 per week — Farmington, New Mexico pays 9% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington, New Mexico | $2,341 | $2,527 |
| Albuquerque, New Mexico | $2,116 | $2,756 |
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in New Mexico compare to nearby states?
South Dakota pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,767 per week, followed by Nebraska ($2,315) and Kansas ($2,314). Kansas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,696. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,148 per week — South Dakota pays 29% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | $2,767 | $3,373 |
| Nebraska | $2,315 | $3,517 |
| Kansas | $2,314 | $3,696 |
| Colorado | $2,195 | $3,600 |
| Arizona | $2,183 | $3,460 |
| Oklahoma | $2,041 | $3,118 |
| Texas | $1,887 | $3,588 |
| Utah | $1,840 | $2,317 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in New Mexico?
KTI Health pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,676 per week, followed by RadHealth+ ($2,652) and Vibra Travels ($2,646). KTI Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,808. For comparison, the New Mexico average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,148 per week — KTI Health pays 25% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| KTI Health | $2,676 | $2,808 |
| RadHealth+ | $2,652 | $2,652 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,646 | $2,646 |
| Slate Healthcare | $2,523 | $2,523 |
| Talent4Health | $2,514 | $2,514 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions CHS | $2,499 | $2,499 |
| Treva Workforce | $2,482 | $2,482 |
| DayOne Staffing, Inc. | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Advantage Staffing Services | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Care Career | $2,446 | $2,446 |
Last updated on September 28, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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PCU RN
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Lovelace Medical Center
- Reliable Nurse Staffing and 27 others
UP TO $2,747/wk
LTC RN
- Raton, New Mexico
- Miners' Colfax Medical Center
- MedPro Healthcare Staffing and 12 others
UP TO $2,634/wk
PCU RN
- Farmington, New Mexico
- San Juan Regional Medical Center
- AHS Staffing and 15 others
UP TO $2,532/wk
PCU RN
- Farmington, New Mexico
- San Juan Regional Medical Center
- AHS Staffing and 14 others
UP TO $2,383/wk
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Farmington, NM
- FlexCare Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,016/week
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