Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,452/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Portsmouth, VA is $2,452 per week. This is 10% higher than the Virginia average of $2,218.

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Based on 78 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,452/week

Portsmouth, VA

11% higher than the US average.

$2,218/week

Virginia

1% higher than the US average.

$2,188/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Chesapeake, Virginia

$2,315/week

This is 6% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,452.

Richmond, Virginia

$2,266/week

This is 8% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,452.

Greenville, North Carolina

$2,230/week

This is 10% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,452.

What type of Travel Nurses make the most money in Portsmouth?
SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cardiac Cath Lab$2,871$3,344
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$2,468$2,468
Med Surg$2,468$2,468
Med Surg / Telemetry$2,468$2,468
Telemetry$2,468$2,468
Behavioral Health$1,955$2,032
Mental Health$1,951$2,032
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,998$3,006
Springboard Healthcare$2,979$2,979
Prime Staffing$2,959$3,344
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,934$2,934
Medical Solutions$2,804$2,804
Supplemental Health Care$2,786$2,786
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab$2,719$2,719
Triage Staffing$2,632$2,632
Anders Group$2,562$2,900
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division$2,520$2,772

Last updated on August 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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