Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,128/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Portsmouth, VA is $2,128 per week. This is 7% lower than the Virginia average of $2,283.

Last updated on February 7, 2026. Based on 6 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

Travel Nurse salaries in Portsmouth, VA compared to State and National Averages

$2,128/week

Portsmouth, VA

18% lower than the US average.

$2,283/week

Virginia

10% lower than the US average.

$2,502/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Norfolk, Virginia

$2,614/week

This is 19% higher than the Portsmouth average of $2,128.

Richmond, Virginia

$1,952/week

This is 9% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,128.

Greenville, North Carolina

$2,254/week

This is 6% higher than the Portsmouth average of $2,128.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Portsmouth?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
SICU - Surgical Intensive Care$2,128$2,128
Surgical ICU Stepdown$2,128$2,128
Telemetry$2,041$2,142
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
GHR Healthcare - PH Division$2,448$2,448
Prime Staffing$2,185$2,185
Healthcare Support$2,179$2,179
GHR Healthcare$2,142$2,142
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,142$2,142
Ethos Medical Staffing$2,139$2,139
Epic Travel Staffing$2,137$2,137
American Traveler$2,128$2,128
Trustaff$2,107$2,107
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,089$2,089

Last updated on February 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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