Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,187/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Virginia is $2,187 per week. This is 2% lower than the US average of $2,239.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 553 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Virginia compared to National Averages

$2,187/week

Virginia

2% lower than the US average.

$2,239/week

United States

What cities in Virginia pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Arlington, Virginia pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,847 per week, followed by Richmond, Virginia ($2,523) and Hopewell, Virginia ($2,412). Arlington, Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,582. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,187 per week — Arlington, Virginia pays 30% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Arlington, Virginia$2,847$3,582
Richmond, Virginia$2,523$3,271
Hopewell, Virginia$2,412$2,412
Salem, Virginia$2,411$3,330
Roanoke, Virginia$2,286$2,681
Virginia Beach, Virginia$2,282$2,322
Chesapeake, Virginia$2,267$3,191
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in Virginia compare to nearby states?

Delaware pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,346 per week, followed by Pennsylvania ($2,290) and District of Columbia ($2,273). Ohio has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,800. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,187 per week — Delaware pays 7% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Delaware$2,346$2,643
Pennsylvania$2,290$3,097
District of Columbia$2,273$2,988
West Virginia$2,250$3,222
Maryland$2,246$3,288
New Jersey$2,242$3,133
Ohio$2,133$4,800
South Carolina$2,077$3,100
North Carolina$1,982$3,800
Tennessee$1,822$2,827
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Virginia?

BHS Workforce pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,201 per week, followed by Reliable Nurse Staffing ($2,999) and HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA ($2,787). PRIDE Health has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,582. For comparison, the Virginia average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $2,187 per week — BHS Workforce pays 46% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
BHS Workforce$3,201$3,201
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,999$3,091
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,787$3,330
PRIDE Health$2,682$3,582
Genie Healthcare$2,597$3,143
Access Healthcare$2,579$3,180
Vibra Travels$2,502$2,681
First Connect Health$2,500$2,500
Care Career$2,456$3,259
Premier Medical Staffing Services$2,400$3,341

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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