Travel Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse Jobs

Travel Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse jobs pay a median of $1,916/wk (typically $1,730–$2,102) across 286 live contracts, updated October 9, 2026.

Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse pay intelligence

Weekly pay distribution across 286 live Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse contracts:

  • 10th$1,539
  • 25th$1,730
  • Median$1,916
  • 75th$2,102
  • 90th$2,241

That median is 8% below the $2,085/wk average across all travel healthcare contracts.

Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse pay by state

StateTypical weekly payOpen jobs
Georgia $1,736–$1,827 62
Tennessee $1,775–$1,868 40
Texas $1,498–$1,577 30
Michigan $2,062–$2,170 14
West Virginia $2,130–$2,242 14
Kansas $2,097–$2,208 13
Ohio $2,122–$2,234 12
Alabama $1,783–$1,877 9
Illinois $1,999–$2,104 8
Iowa $1,990–$2,095 8
Oklahoma $1,805–$1,900 8
Missouri $1,880–$1,979 7
Mississippi $1,830–$1,927 6
Arizona $2,114–$2,225 5
Colorado $1,685–$1,774 5

Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse pay FAQ

How much do Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse jobs pay?
Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse jobs pay a median of $1,916/wk, with most between $1,730 and $2,102 (based on 286 live listings).
Which states pay the most?
Top-paying states: New York ($2,189–$2,304); West Virginia ($2,130–$2,242); Ohio ($2,122–$2,234).
How many Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse jobs are open right now?
286 live Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse jobs right now, updated continuously.
Is the pay above average?
At a $1,916/wk median, Medical-Surgical (Med-Surg) Nurse jobs pay about 8% below the $2,085/wk average across all travel healthcare contracts.

Pay compiled by Travel Healthcare from 286 live job listings as of October 9, 2026. Figures reflect advertised weekly pay (blended wages and stipends), not guaranteed or employer-verified pay. States with fewer than 5 listings are omitted.