Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary Guide: Houston, TX
Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary
$2,321/week
The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in Houston, TX is $2,321 per week. This is 15% higher than the Texas average of $1,962.
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on 478 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages
$2,321/week
Houston, TX
3% higher than the US average.
$1,962/week
Texas
14% lower than the US average.
$2,245/week
United States
How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities
Tyler, Texas
$1,838/week
This is 19% lower than the Houston average of $2,190.
San Antonio, Texas
$1,754/week
This is 25% lower than the Houston average of $2,190.
Bossier City, Louisiana
$1,824/week
This is 20% lower than the Houston average of $2,190.
Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?
Houston, Texas pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,321 per week, followed by Lubbock, Texas ($2,287). Lubbock, Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,440. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,321 per week, roughly in line with Houston, Texas.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Houston, Texas | $2,321 | $3,100 |
| Lubbock, Texas | $2,287 | $3,440 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in Houston?
THP Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,941 per week, followed by LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing ($2,928) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,851). Cross Country Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,100. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,321 per week — THP Healthcare Staffing pays 27% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| THP Healthcare Staffing | $2,941 | $2,941 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,928 | $2,928 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,851 | $3,100 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $2,726 | $2,726 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,699 | $2,894 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,681 | $2,681 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,648 | $2,862 |
| Uniti Med | $2,556 | $2,592 |
| First Connect Health | $2,555 | $2,843 |
| Care Career | $2,526 | $2,921 |
Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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SICU RN
- Houston, Texas
- CHI Saint Luke's Health-Baylor Saint Luke's Medical Center
- Medical Solutions and 21 others
UP TO $2,592/wk
SICU RN
- Houston, TX
- Uniti Med
- 6x8 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,592/week
SICU RN
- Houston, TX
- GQR Healthcare
- 6x8 hrs, Nights
$2,592/week
SICU RN
- Houston, TX
- FlexCare Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$2,438/week
SICU RN
- Houston, TX
- Medical Solutions
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$2,412/week
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