Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Salary

$2,118/week

The average salary for a Travel Trauma ICU Nurse in South Carolina is $2,118 per week. This is 9% lower than the US average of $2,313.

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Based on 347 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Trauma ICU Nurse salaries in South Carolina compared to National Averages

$2,118/week

South Carolina

9% lower than the US average.

$2,313/week

United States

Average Travel Trauma ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in South Carolina pay the most for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses?

Columbia, South Carolina pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,368 per week, followed by Charleston, South Carolina ($2,071). Columbia, South Carolina also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,052. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,118 per week — Columbia, South Carolina pays 12% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Columbia, South Carolina$2,368$3,052
Charleston, South Carolina$2,071$2,930
How does the pay for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses in South Carolina compare to nearby states?

West Virginia pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,350 per week, followed by Kentucky ($2,346) and Maryland ($2,335). West Virginia also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,553. For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,118 per week — West Virginia pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Virginia$2,350$4,553
Kentucky$2,346$4,551
Maryland$2,335$3,284
Ohio$2,217$3,200
Virginia$2,159$3,463
Alabama$2,141$3,170
Florida$2,014$3,373
Georgia$2,007$3,136
North Carolina$2,005$3,321
Tennessee$1,859$2,752
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Trauma ICU Nurse jobs in South Carolina?

Wise Medical Staffing pays Travel Trauma ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,808 per week, followed by BHS Workforce ($2,750) and Reliable Nurse Staffing ($2,705). For comparison, the South Carolina average for Travel Trauma ICU Nurses is $2,118 per week — Wise Medical Staffing pays 33% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Wise Medical Staffing$2,808$2,808
BHS Workforce$2,750$2,750
Reliable Nurse Staffing$2,705$2,755
OneStaff Medical$2,700$2,700
LanceSoft$2,700$2,700
GLC On-The-Go$2,676$2,676
Axis Medical Staffing$2,597$2,597
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,587$2,654
TravSource$2,586$2,586
Meda Health$2,556$2,649

Last updated on November 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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