Travel Nurse Salary Guide: Merriam, KS
Average Travel Nurse Salary
$1,874/week
The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Merriam, KS is $1,874 per week. This is 17% lower than the Kansas average of $2,195.
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Based on 232 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Nurse salaries in Merriam, KS compared to State and National Averages
$1,874/week
Merriam, KS
18% lower than the US average.
$2,195/week
Kansas
1% lower than the US average.
$2,210/week
United States
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Merriam Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Nurse Salaries in Merriam Compare to Other Cities
Overland Park, Kansas
$2,200/week
This is 15% higher than the Merriam average of $1,874.
Kansas City, Missouri
$2,210/week
This is 15% higher than the Merriam average of $1,874.
Lee's Summit, Missouri
$2,162/week
This is 13% higher than the Merriam average of $1,874.
What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Merriam?
Orthopedics earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Merriam, KS, averaging $2,541 per week, followed by CCU - Coronary Care ($2,513) and CVICU ($2,513). OR - Operating Room has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,757. For comparison, the Merriam, KS average for Travel Nurses is $1,874 per week — Orthopedics earns 36% more.
| Specialty | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Orthopedics | $2,541 | $2,541 |
| CCU - Coronary Care | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| CVICU | $2,513 | $2,513 |
| Oncology | $2,506 | $2,672 |
| Telemetry | $2,506 | $2,672 |
| Maternal - Newborn | $2,397 | $2,397 |
| Post Partum | $2,397 | $2,397 |
| OR - Operating Room | $2,337 | $2,757 |
| Skilled Nursing | $2,004 | $2,004 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Merriam?
Fastaff Travel Nursing pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,144 per week, followed by Zack Group ($2,494) and Favorite Healthcare Staffing ($2,217). Fastaff Travel Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,232. For comparison, the Merriam, KS average for Travel Nurses is $1,874 per week — Fastaff Travel Nursing pays 68% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,144 | $3,232 |
| Zack Group | $2,494 | $2,541 |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $2,217 | $2,765 |
| CoreMedical Group | $1,990 | $1,990 |
| TotalMed RN | $1,859 | $1,859 |
| Travel Nurses, Inc. | $1,850 | $2,669 |
| Concentric Healthcare Staffing | $1,711 | $1,813 |
| VyTalent Solutions | $1,703 | $2,109 |
| Host Healthcare | $1,566 | $2,757 |
Last updated on October 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
Top Travel Nurse Jobs
Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg
- Merriam, KS
- Fastaff Travel Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,232/week
Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit
- Merriam, KS
- Fastaff Travel Nursing
- 4x12 hrs, Nights
$3,065/week
Operating Room RN
- Merriam, KS
- Host Healthcare
- 4x10 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,757/week
Operating Room RN
- Merriam, KS
- Travel Nurses, Inc.
- 5x8 hrs
$2,669/week
Ortho RN
- Merriam, KS
- Zack Group
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,541/week
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