Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,756/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Newport, RI is $2,756 per week. This is 4% higher than the Rhode Island average of $2,651.

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Based on 123 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Newport, RI compared to State and National Averages

$2,756/week

Newport, RI

19% higher than the US average.

$2,651/week

Rhode Island

16% higher than the US average.

$2,220/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Newport Compare to Other Cities

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Worcester, Massachusetts

$2,596/week

This is 6% lower than the Newport average of $2,756.

Boston, Massachusetts

$2,627/week

This is 5% lower than the Newport average of $2,756.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

$2,762/week

This is equal to the Newport average

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Newport?

DOU - Direct Observation Unit, Med Surg, and Med Surg / Telemetry earn the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Newport, RI, along with 1 other, all averaging $2,756 per week. DOU - Direct Observation Unit also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,600. For comparison, the Newport, RI average for Travel Nurses is $2,756 per week, roughly in line with DOU - Direct Observation Unit, Med Surg, and Med Surg / Telemetry.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$2,756$3,600
Med Surg$2,756$3,600
Med Surg / Telemetry$2,756$3,600
Telemetry$2,756$3,600
Intermediate Care$2,697$3,266
PCU - Progressive Care Unit$2,697$3,266
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Newport?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,600 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($3,266) and FlexCare Nursing ($3,218). For comparison, the Newport, RI average for Travel Nurses is $2,756 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,600$3,600
Prime Staffing$3,266$3,266
FlexCare Nursing$3,218$3,218
Triage Staffing$3,164$3,164
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,155$3,197
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,050$3,050
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,789$3,187
Medical Solutions$2,765$2,892
TotalMed RN$2,748$3,025
Solomon Page$2,661$3,167

Last updated on October 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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