Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,159/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Virginia is $2,159 per week. This is 7% lower than the US average of $2,310.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 1,232 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$2,159/week

Virginia

7% lower than the US average.

$2,310/week

United States

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Virginia Beach, Virginia pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,341 per week, followed by Alexandria, Virginia ($2,321) and Arlington, Virginia ($2,318). Roanoke, Virginia has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,071. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,159 per week — Virginia Beach, Virginia pays 8% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,341$2,401
Alexandria, Virginia$2,321$2,840
Arlington, Virginia$2,318$2,318
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,310$3,043
Hampton, Virginia$2,304$2,304
Roanoke, Virginia$2,293$3,071
Williamsburg, Virginia$2,262$2,268
Falls Church, Virginia$2,217$2,852
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Kentucky pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,355 per week, followed by Pennsylvania ($2,347) and Ohio ($2,197). Kentucky also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,551. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,159 per week — Kentucky pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Kentucky$2,355$4,551
Pennsylvania$2,347$3,418
Ohio$2,197$3,264
Alabama$2,164$3,170
West Virginia$2,149$3,728
South Carolina$2,121$3,052
North Carolina$2,013$3,321
Georgia$1,974$2,918
Tennessee$1,863$2,752
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Virginia?

Reliable Nurse Staffing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,800 per week, followed by ADN Healthcare ($2,621) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,582). HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,463. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,159 per week — Reliable Nurse Staffing pays 30% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,800$2,856
ADN Healthcare$2,621$2,840
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,582$3,463
Seven Healthcare$2,520$2,520
ALOIS Healthcare$2,506$3,071
Vibra Travels$2,482$2,681
White Glove Placement$2,463$2,831
Wellspring Nurse Source$2,371$2,997
LeaderStat$2,370$3,043
Care Team Solutions$2,351$2,978

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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