Average Travel Nurse Salary

$2,488/week

The average salary for a Travel Nurse in Portsmouth, VA is $2,488 per week. This is 12% higher than the Virginia average of $2,187.

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Based on 56 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,488/week

Portsmouth, VA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,187/week

Virginia

3% lower than the US average.

$2,262/week

United States

How Travel Nurse Salaries in Portsmouth Compare to Other Cities

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Norfolk, Virginia

$2,367/week

This is 5% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,488.

Chesapeake, Virginia

$2,307/week

This is 8% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,488.

Richmond, Virginia

$2,159/week

This is 15% lower than the Portsmouth average of $2,488.

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

Cardiac Cath Lab earns the most among Travel Nursing specialties in Portsmouth, VA, averaging $2,821 per week, followed by DOU - Direct Observation Unit ($2,339) and Med Surg ($2,339). Cardiac Cath Lab also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,080. For comparison, the Portsmouth, VA average for Travel Nurses is $2,488 per week — Cardiac Cath Lab earns 13% more.

SpecialtyAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cardiac Cath Lab$2,821$3,080
DOU - Direct Observation Unit$2,339$2,339
Med Surg$2,339$2,339
Med Surg / Telemetry$2,339$2,339
Telemetry$2,339$2,339
OR - Operating Room$2,142$2,142
ED - Emergency Department$2,030$2,150
Pediatrics ER - Emergency Room$2,006$2,006
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Nurse jobs in Portsmouth?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Nurses the most, averaging $3,027 per week, followed by Springboard Healthcare ($2,945) and TotalMed RN ($2,929). Prime Staffing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,080. For comparison, the Portsmouth, VA average for Travel Nurses is $2,488 per week — Host Healthcare pays 22% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$3,027$3,027
Springboard Healthcare$2,945$2,945
TotalMed RN$2,929$2,929
Medical Solutions$2,805$2,805
Prime Staffing$2,767$3,080
Fusion Medical Staffing-Cath Lab$2,722$2,722
Fastaff Travel Nursing$2,647$2,945
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,622$2,899
GHR Healthcare - Travel$2,517$3,080
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,506$2,719

Last updated on November 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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