Want to see how your travel nurse salary stacks up in this unpredictable travel nurse job market?
How about making sure you're getting the higher compensation you should be in our challenging career?
You're in the right place to get all your questions answered about travel nurse pay.
Welcome to our interactive pay explorer - with auto-updates every month!
Since September 2019, we've been continuously tracking travel nurse pay packages.
View our full history of pay insights going back to September 2019 using the toggle in the right-hand corner of any of our graphs in this article.
More than 9 million jobs analyzed and 5 years later, we're proud to bring you objective overviews on the travel RN job market you can't find anywhere else.
Get the full scoop in this ultimate guide:
- How Much Do Travel Nurses Make?
- What Is An Average Travel Nurse Salary?
- Why Do Travel Nurses Make So Much?
- Is Travel Nursing Worth It?
- Get A Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
- The Highest Paying States for Travel Nurses
- The Highest Paying Travel Nurse Specialties
- How to Find the Highest Paying Travel Nursing Jobs
- How To Find The Best Paying Travel Nurse Agencies
How Much Do Travel Nurses Make?
Do travel nurses earn more money than full-time registered nurses? Overall, definitely!
Keep in mind: Travel nurses make higher salaries on average.
Your potential average annual income will depend on demand for your nursing specialty and where you work.
The averages you see below are measured across all specialties and locations nationwide for a general comparison.
Average Travel Nurse Salary vs Staff Nurse Salary
| Travel Nurses | Staff Nurses | |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly Rates | $60 | $45 |
| Weekly Pay | $2,158 | $1,620 |
| Annual Salary | $103,500 | $93,600 |
The median hourly pay for full-time staff RN's in the U.S. is $45, or $1,620 per week, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics registered nurse occupational outlook.
The average hourly rate for travel nurses is $60, or $2,158 per week, according to the StellarNurse Ultimate Travel Nurse Salary Explorer.
The average hourly wage for a travel RN is $15 higher than the median hourly staff nurse pay, and the average travel nurse salary per week is $538 more than staff nurses.
Extrapolating to compare the average annual salary of a staff nurse vs travel RN pay, the difference is significant, with travel nurses' average annual salary potential reaching upwards to $10,000 more than staff nurses.
We calculated the average annual salary for travel nurses for only 48 weeks a year. Travel nurses need time off to move between assignments, secure & onboard to new jobs or spend time at their tax homes.
Why Do Travel Nurses Make So Much?
In short, high demand = higher compensation.
We're all aware healthcare facilities nationwide are experiencing a nursing retention gap. The hospital industry in particular is failing to retain registered nurses in full-time positions with the unsafe and unsustainable working conditions nurses are expected to work in.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 189,100 openings for registered nurses each year through 2034, much higher than average for all other US occupations.
With our nursing skills in high demand and our working conditions being high-risk, we deserve higher pay. As National Nurses United rightfully states, nurses are regularly put in dangerous working conditions including:
- Intentional low RN staffing levels imposed by hospital managers
- Inadequate occupational health and safety protections
- Increasing levels of violence in the workplace
- Insufficient stock of critical medical supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE)
We travel nurses earn our more competitive wages by having the adaptable skills necessary to fill critical staffing needs and provide meaningful patient care in a pinch with minimal to zero orientation and staffing support.
These critical needs are often on less desirable shifts, so preparing yourself to work night shift would open up more travel nurse job possibilities.
Healthcare facilities entice nurses with more competitive wages due to the extra hardships we take on with the lack of job stability while searching for new jobs every 13 weeks. There's also the lack of a consistent job benefits package and the inconveniences of travel costs and time.
Is Travel Nursing Worth It?
There's good news!
If you're looking to get more satisfaction in your nursing career, travel nursing could definitely be worth it for you.
It turns out it really is better to be a travel nurse than a staff nurse. A sweeping study analyzing feedback straight from our fellow nurses confirms it.
Travel nurses report higher satisfaction and less workplace stress in their jobs than permanent staff nurses.
Nurses working in travel nurse jobs are more satisfied than permanent staff nurses in key areas:
- better job satisfaction
- less work-related stress
- feeling safer on the job
- more employer support
- higher compensation
Working in a travel nurse job isn't easy, but it could elevate your bedside nursing practice and give you more control in your nursing career.
You'll have to decide if the pros outweigh the cons for yourself. The standard contract is only 13 weeks, so I recommend every nurse give it a try.
Pro tip: You should definitely take the time to research what to expect before you commit to a travel nurse job.
Get A Travel Nurse Pay Breakdown
Understanding how travel nurses' higher wages breakdown will help you compare pay offers and spot the jobs that are worth your relocation.
Travel nurses are typically hired as contracted temporary employees of travel nursing agencies, getting paid on a weekly basis to work in a variety of healthcare facilities.
The most common travel nurse contracts offered are for hospital inpatient units in a healthcare facility. These contracts usually commit you to work:
- 12 hours/shift
- 3 shifts/week
- 36 hours/week
- 13 weeks total
- 468 work hours total per contract
Our interactive pay explorer above standardizes all travel nurse wage data around the average 36-hour weekly pay packages.
See A Pay Package Example
Here's an average travel nurse pay package offer for a Medical-Surgical Nurse working 36 hours/week:
- $400 M&IE (Meals & Incidental Expenses) - per Week
- $3,200 Housing Stipend - per Month
- $750 Travel Reimbursement - One Time payment
- $30 Base Rate - Hourly pay rate
It's confusing! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Let's break this offer down to view your pay per week and per hour. Convert all parts of your travel nurse wages to a standardized hourly rate, then combine to calculate.
Your "M&IE" (meals & incidental expenses) payment is meant to cover your living expenses and daily (diem) meal costs on assignment.
Your housing stipend covers your temporary housing in your assignment location. Remember you should be maintaining housing in your permanent tax home, as well.
Many travel nursing offer travel reimbursements to help offset the higher cost of life on the road.
| Pay Package Offer | Pay per Week (36 hrs) | Hourly rates |
|---|---|---|
| $400 M&IE Weekly | $400 | $11.11 |
| $3,200 Housing Stipend Monthly | $800 | $22.22 |
| $750 Travel Reimbursement One-time | $57.69 | $1.60 |
| $30 Base Rate Hourly | $1,080 | $30 |
| Total Gross Pay (Pre-Taxes) | $2,337.69 | $64.94 |
Be aware you may have more living expenses coming out of your travel nursing paycheck, based on what employment benefits package you accept:
- Taxes based on your permanent tax home rates
- Agency health insurance - health benefits can start at $20/week
- Agency 401k retirement plans
Ask your agency what other benefits they provide and how those affect your pay package.
Taxable vs Tax Free Pay
Following on from our pay example above, your travel nurse pay is made up of a taxable hourly wage and tax free income.
| Weekly Income per Offer | Taxable? |
|---|---|
| $400 M&IE (Meals & Incidental Expenses) | N |
| $800 Housing Stipend | N |
| $57.69 Travel Reimbursement | N |
| $1,080 Hourly Base Rate | Y |
| $2,337.69 Total | $1,080 Taxed |
Notice that more than half of this pay package is tax free pay. Ka-ching!
Your tax free stipends, or "Per Diem" pay, are based on daily maximum rates set by the government. Check gsa.gov's Per Diem rates for your next contract location.
Travel nurses are eligible for Per Diem tax free stipends when working away from your permanent tax home. When receiving tax free pay you MUST duplicate living/housing expenses, required per IRS rules.
This means paying fair market prices for both your accommodation at your travel nursing assignment, AND maintaining your own housing at your permanent tax home.
Many agencies also offer travel reimbursements to help you get money back you spent on travel expenses moving between assignments.
Pro tip: You can still "travel nurse" while living in your own housing at your permanent tax home. The difference is your income will be fully taxed, and you won't be eligible for the the tax free travel nursing pay.
Highest Paying States for Travel Nurses
Which states are really worth the higher cost license fees? Our map shows the highest paying states for travel nurses over the past 12 months.
To view the highest paying states averages since September 2019, use the toggle in the right-hand corner of any of our graphs.
These averages would include crisis rate market fluctuations.
Highest paying states for travel nurses. Standardized to 36/hour week contracts to compare data accurately.
For more specific travel nurse salary by state, see our table below with detailed pay trends and job availability.
We've included the standard deviation. This shows you how 68% of pay offers spread above and below the average travel RN rates. Picture a bell curve.
For example, 68% of California travel nurse salaries are $2,537.01 +/- $681.08 = pay range of $1,855.93 - $3,218.09.
The 'job count' column gives you a snapshot of each state's job availability.
Highest Paying States for Travel Nurses
| State | Average Weekly Pay | Weekly Pay St. Deviation | # Jobs Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | $2,427.15 | $550.78 | 10,605 |
| California | $2,384.25 | $501.21 | 123,450 |
| Vermont | $2,357.74 | $600.15 | 20,334 |
| Wisconsin | $2,335.14 | $713.69 | 57,940 |
| New York | $2,328.90 | $433.76 | 94,592 |
| Massachusetts | $2,323.39 | $487.61 | 74,630 |
| North Dakota | $2,300.26 | $516.58 | 19,163 |
| Connecticut | $2,238.17 | $465.14 | 15,536 |
| South Dakota | $2,229.35 | $505.40 | 16,586 |
| New Jersey | $2,226.55 | $424.90 | 34,069 |
| Illinois | $2,225.29 | $453.02 | 59,454 |
| Oregon | $2,208.48 | $441.57 | 34,059 |
| Rhode Island | $2,202.94 | $459.44 | 5,339 |
| New Hampshire | $2,195.78 | $472.06 | 28,236 |
| Washington | $2,194.89 | $424.62 | 60,823 |
| Nebraska | $2,192.58 | $396.64 | 22,260 |
| Idaho | $2,173.29 | $362.46 | 11,403 |
| Minnesota | $2,170.77 | $581.36 | 20,955 |
| West Virginia | $2,163.09 | $427.33 | 19,005 |
| Utah | $2,161.81 | $428.41 | 4,304 |
| Maine | $2,156.16 | $413.86 | 25,102 |
| Montana | $2,154.32 | $418.59 | 19,122 |
| Arizona | $2,145.94 | $392.57 | 46,739 |
| Wyoming | $2,141.24 | $413.83 | 7,153 |
| Nevada | $2,140.58 | $447.25 | 7,028 |
| Hawaii | $2,138.70 | $453.53 | 13,449 |
| Iowa | $2,136.80 | $388.64 | 42,798 |
| Ohio | $2,121.52 | $407.40 | 59,501 |
| Colorado | $2,119.34 | $418.04 | 39,125 |
| District Of Columbia | $2,108.28 | $383.52 | 4,554 |
| Kentucky | $2,096.95 | $351.77 | 24,031 |
| Oklahoma | $2,093.06 | $349.43 | 26,258 |
| Indiana | $2,074.61 | $397.63 | 40,923 |
| Virginia | $2,073.25 | $374.30 | 57,743 |
| Delaware | $2,067.82 | $436.33 | 4,085 |
| Michigan | $2,060.70 | $431.39 | 41,387 |
| Pennsylvania | $2,059.06 | $497.46 | 50,958 |
| Missouri | $2,056.07 | $360.78 | 36,485 |
| Kansas | $2,039.70 | $414.60 | 22,287 |
| Maryland | $2,013.73 | $397.18 | 31,065 |
| Louisiana | $1,958.03 | $370.35 | 12,937 |
| Arkansas | $1,951.05 | $434.99 | 7,993 |
| Tennessee | $1,931.00 | $316.65 | 29,835 |
| New Mexico | $1,926.52 | $432.72 | 29,761 |
| Georgia | $1,921.50 | $363.20 | 64,852 |
| South Carolina | $1,920.29 | $340.20 | 29,161 |
| North Carolina | $1,917.58 | $351.84 | 75,769 |
| Florida | $1,896.10 | $344.77 | 44,061 |
| Texas | $1,888.45 | $361.30 | 79,691 |
| Mississippi | $1,880.80 | $492.53 | 7,235 |
| Alabama | $1,805.98 | $324.21 | 16,302 |
Curious what the market looked like pre-COVID19?
Below is a compilation of the states that offered the higher pay from September 2019 - March 2020. Compare this list to our above map and table to see what difference crisis rates made.
Top 5 Highest Paying States for Travel Nurses (Pre - Covid19)
- California Consistently has the best pay and the most jobs by a long shot. Both inside and outside of the pandemic.
- New Jersey Solid opportunities for both pay and job availability.
- Washington D.C. Great income, but fewer job openings.
- Alaska Decent pay and lots of jobs, despite reputation for low rates. Current rates lower than pre-covid19.
- Connecticut Regularly pays above average with frequent job openings.
Highest Travel Nurse Salaries by Metropolitan Area
Not sure which areas of the country pay great for travel nurses?
We've got a summary here to get you started. Get even more location-specific data on high paying opportunities using our interactive pay explorer.
Top 5 Highest Travel Nurse Salaries by Metropolitan Area
Go after high pay AND lots of job openings in these locations:
- California Holds 9 of our top 10 spots for highest-paying metro areas
- East Coast New York City-Newark, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington DC
- Pacific Northwest Seattle-Tacoma, Portland
- Midwest St Louis, Chicago
- Arizona Phoenix, Tuscon
Pro Tip: Investing in a California license is worth your time and money if you're looking for LOTS of high-paying job options.
Highest Paying Travel Nurse Specialties
Feast your eyes on the largest travel nursing specialty comparison available including more than 130 specialties. Our interactive table shows nationwide pay averages including standard deviation for you to get an accurate overview of the highest paying specialties.
| Travel Nursing Specialty | Average Weekly Pay | Weekly Pay St. Deviation | # Jobs Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA / CRNA) | $6,635.73 | $2,019.25 | 10 |
| Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Surgery (PA / CV / CT Surg) | $5,601.94 | $449.66 | 6 |
| Physicist (Non-Healthcare / Phys) | $5,518.38 | $1,174.87 | 310 |
| Perfusionist (Allied / Perf) | $5,195.41 | $877.71 | 377 |
| Emergency Medicine (PA / ED) | $3,981.60 | $261.89 | 3 |
| Psychologist (Allied / CP) | $3,474.99 | $837.06 | 54 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner (NP / FNP) | $3,227.67 | $1,190.25 | 11 |
| Dosimetrist (Allied / Dosimetrist) | $3,047.73 | $582.05 | 176 |
| Assistant Nurse Manager (RN / Asst RN Mgr) | $3,016.75 | $553.84 | 19 |
| Lactation (RN / Lactation) | $2,844.83 | $432.03 | 22 |
| Visual Impairments Teacher (School Services / School) | $2,839.39 | $1,814.67 | 22 |
| Public Health (RN / Pub Hlth) | $2,765.44 | $363.11 | 5 |
| Registered Nurse First Assistant (RN / RNFA) | $2,756.74 | $785.35 | 2,581 |
| Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (RN / CRNA) | $2,691.32 | $2,512.04 | 138 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy (Allied / PharmD) | $2,665.63 | $482.49 | 4,407 |
| Critical Care Flight / Transport Nurse (RN / Flight) | $2,640.49 | $681.12 | 49 |
| Pediatric Oncology (RN / Peds Onc) | $2,629.54 | $1,393.33 | 86 |
| Interventional Radiology Technologist (Allied / IR Tech) | $2,615.58 | $450.09 | 20,960 |
| Pathology Assistant (Allied / Path Asst) | $2,614.64 | $566.55 | 729 |
| Special Procedures Technologist (Allied / Special Procedures Tech) | $2,604.96 | $392.67 | 1,457 |
| Infection Control (RN / Infection) | $2,582.39 | $548.69 | 506 |
| Nurse Manager (RN / RN Mgr) | $2,566.63 | $728.48 | 2,935 |
| Administrative (RN / Admin) | $2,563.27 | $511.16 | 230 |
| Director of Nursing (RN / DON) | $2,562.51 | $749.85 | 1,053 |
| Nurse Navigator (RN / RN Navigator) | $2,559.48 | $353.72 | 39 |
| Cardiovascular Cath Lab Technologist (Allied / Cardiac Cath Lab Tech) | $2,539.88 | $419.96 | 35,033 |
| Audiologist (Allied / Aud) | $2,524.85 | $593.10 | 121 |
| Multi-Modality Technologist (Allied / Multi-Modality Technologist) | $2,503.96 | $310.38 | 556 |
| Electrophysiology Lab Technician (Allied / EP Lab Tech) | $2,502.20 | $391.39 | 4,093 |
| Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist (RN / CDI) | $2,496.70 | $258.73 | 41 |
| Nuclear Medicine Technologist (Allied / CNMT) | $2,485.15 | $456.41 | 12,669 |
| Cardiovascular Operating Room (RN / CVOR) | $2,482.97 | $444.75 | 15,744 |
| Electrophysiology Lab (RN / EP Lab) | $2,481.47 | $452.16 | 2,672 |
| House Supervisor (Supervisor / House Sup) | $2,472.97 | $479.86 | 1,544 |
| Pediatric Operating Room (RN / Peds OR) | $2,463.95 | $515.11 | 729 |
| Cardiac Cath Lab (RN / Cath Lab) | $2,463.77 | $376.37 | 30,503 |
| Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (RN / Peds CVICU) | $2,459.23 | $325.73 | 787 |
| Computed Tomography Technologist (Allied / CT Tech) | $2,453.70 | $438.00 | 105,176 |
| Interventional Radiology (RN / IR) | $2,451.16 | $394.83 | 8,561 |
| Special Procedures (RN / Special Procedures) | $2,439.69 | $425.98 | 136 |
| Pediatric Cardiovascular Operating Room (RN / Peds CVOR) | $2,433.60 | $429.97 | 96 |
| MRI Technologist (Allied / MRI Technologist) | $2,416.77 | $417.80 | 34,079 |
| Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (RN / PICU) | $2,407.86 | $459.63 | 8,630 |
| Radiotherapist (Allied / Radiotherapy) | $2,396.54 | $456.56 | 7,749 |
| Diagnostic Radiologist (Allied / Radiologist) | $2,394.41 | $352.55 | 352 |
| Patient Care Coordinator (RN / PCC) | $2,393.02 | $605.25 | 86 |
| Radiology (RN / Radiology) | $2,386.59 | $350.10 | 1,769 |
| Echocardiograph Technologist (Allied / Echo Technologist) | $2,380.51 | $363.61 | 6,411 |
| MRI Technician (Allied / MRI Tech) | $2,378.41 | $372.08 | 10,978 |
| Echo-Vascular Technician (Allied / Echo/Vasc Tech) | $2,374.46 | $715.95 | 1,638 |
| Labor & Delivery (RN / L&D) | $2,370.05 | $429.74 | 65,317 |
| Vascular Access Nurse (RN / PICC RN) | $2,361.42 | $489.71 | 144 |
| Mammography Tech (Allied / Mammo Tech) | $2,358.31 | $387.70 | 9,681 |
| Pediatric Hematology - Oncology (RN / Peds Heme/Onc) | $2,355.49 | $334.30 | 254 |
| School Psychologist, Certified (School Services / NCSP) | $2,335.72 | $716.82 | 174 |
| Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (School Services / BCBA) | $2,334.84 | $824.95 | 59 |
| Cytotechnologist (Allied / Cyto) | $2,318.04 | $420.77 | 936 |
| Nurse Educator (RN / Education) | $2,314.45 | $980.64 | 534 |
| Echocardiograph Technician (Allied / Echo Tech) | $2,311.31 | $339.05 | 6,339 |
| Clinical Nurse Coordinator (RN / CNC) | $2,310.55 | $459.49 | 139 |
| Surgical Oncology (RN / Surg Onc) | $2,305.80 | $328.86 | 102 |
| Vascular Technologist (Allied / RVT) | $2,293.94 | $397.94 | 3,393 |
| Pediatric Post Anesthesia Care Unit (RN / Peds PACU) | $2,291.32 | $367.96 | 212 |
| Wound Care (RN / Wound) | $2,288.47 | $437.85 | 2,314 |
| Admissions (RN / ADM) | $2,287.41 | $286.94 | 32 |
| OB/GYN (RN / OB/GYN) | $2,279.75 | $411.51 | 3,887 |
| Ultrasound Technologist (Allied / US Technologist) | $2,276.31 | $393.53 | 27,781 |
| Pediatric Progressive Care Unit (RN / Peds PCU) | $2,258.90 | $228.06 | 465 |
| Coronary Care Unit (RN / CCU) | $2,257.05 | $305.55 | 4,348 |
| Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (RN / CVICU) | $2,254.77 | $402.42 | 16,814 |
| Hematology (RN / Heme) | $2,254.14 | $281.25 | 130 |
| Orthopedic Neurology (RN / Ortho / Neuro) | $2,252.30 | $286.96 | 135 |
| Utilization Review (RN / UR) | $2,250.19 | $388.44 | 395 |
| Case Management (RN / CM) | $2,247.22 | $406.61 | 11,472 |
| Pediatric Emergency Department (RN / Peds ED) | $2,243.20 | $372.71 | 2,030 |
| Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (RN / NICU) | $2,242.33 | $398.96 | 15,104 |
| Operating Room (RN / OR) | $2,234.76 | $423.78 | 58,698 |
| Bone Marrow Transplant (RN / BMT) | $2,230.66 | $287.67 | 772 |
| Ultrasound-Sonography Technician (Allied / US/Sono Tech) | $2,230.35 | $341.29 | 7,507 |
| Hematology / Oncology (RN / Heme / Onc) | $2,228.59 | $329.21 | 783 |
| Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (RN / CTICU) | $2,217.82 | $309.24 | 537 |
| Infusion Therapy (RN / Infusion) | $2,213.03 | $381.83 | 2,132 |
| Float Pool (RN / Float) | $2,209.61 | $351.61 | 1,674 |
| Obstetric Ultrasound - Sonographer (Allied / OB/GYN US) | $2,205.29 | $444.20 | 160 |
| Neurology Intensive Care Unit (RN / Neuro ICU) | $2,203.42 | $311.06 | 3,731 |
| Pediatrics (RN / Peds) | $2,200.77 | $390.12 | 7,023 |
| Transplant (RN / Transplant) | $2,194.03 | $383.13 | 447 |
| Cardiology (RN / Cardio) | $2,191.49 | $359.49 | 1,527 |
| Same Day Surgery (RN / SDS) | $2,186.79 | $297.39 | 9 |
| Burn Intensive Care Unit (RN / BICU) | $2,177.77 | $417.93 | 595 |
| Urgent Care (RN / Urgent Care) | $2,175.76 | $424.12 | 288 |
| Step Down Unit (RN / SDU) | $2,172.30 | $286.41 | 15,393 |
| Direct Observation Unit (RN / DOU) | $2,169.28 | $303.43 | 1,368 |
| Nephrology (RN / Neph) | $2,164.43 | $830.11 | 151 |
| Postpartum (RN / PP) | $2,157.52 | $454.49 | 4,933 |
| Oncology (RN / Onc) | $2,153.70 | $373.78 | 17,361 |
| Surgical Intensive Care Unit (RN / SICU) | $2,153.30 | $335.70 | 1,599 |
| Cardiac Stepdown Unit (RN / CSDU) | $2,148.39 | $274.06 | 1,908 |
| Intensive Care Unit (RN / ICU) | $2,147.46 | $362.60 | 80,163 |
| Neurology (RN / Neuro) | $2,147.01 | $401.89 | 4,448 |
| Emergency Department (RN / ED) | $2,144.76 | $345.92 | 97,640 |
| Radiology Technologist (Allied / X-Ray Technologist) | $2,137.96 | $426.87 | 46,155 |
| Postoperative (RN / Post-op) | $2,135.37 | $268.63 | 64 |
| Medical Surgical Telemetry (RN / Med Surg Tele) | $2,131.68 | $281.56 | 55,118 |
| Endoscopy (RN / Endo) | $2,128.54 | $365.88 | 6,956 |
| Pain Management (RN / Pain Mgt) | $2,128.05 | $286.52 | 26 |
| Gastrointestinal Lab (RN / GI Lab) | $2,123.05 | $311.92 | 1,522 |
| X-Ray Technician (Allied / X-Ray Tech) | $2,117.74 | $260.33 | 1,943 |
| Post Anesthesia Care Unit (RN / PACU) | $2,114.16 | $367.41 | 19,180 |
| Home Health (RN / HH) | $2,110.67 | $402.07 | 18,317 |
| Trauma Intensive Care Unit (RN / TICU) | $2,110.56 | $369.64 | 1,242 |
| Acute Care (RN / Acute) | $2,108.37 | $345.07 | 3,749 |
| Progressive Care Unit (RN / PCU) | $2,099.78 | $309.43 | 58,086 |
| Ambulatory Care (RN / Amb) | $2,093.59 | $376.76 | 1,537 |
| Certified Surgical First Assistant (Allied / CSFA) | $2,082.03 | $406.25 | 2,359 |
| Telemetry (RN / Tele) | $2,081.77 | $351.63 | 61,013 |
| Dialysis (RN / Dialysis) | $2,079.22 | $300.11 | 8,441 |
| Hospice (RN / Hospice) | $2,078.61 | $355.57 | 5,930 |
| Occupational Health (RN / Occ Health) | $2,075.52 | $239.50 | 212 |
| Outpatient Clinic (RN / Outpatient) | $2,070.42 | $394.20 | 4,407 |
| Radiology Technician (Allied / Rad Tech) | $2,068.89 | $396.92 | 25,625 |
| Research / Clinical Research (RN / Research) | $2,054.23 | $378.79 | 172 |
| Medical Surgical (RN / Med Surg) | $2,048.18 | $346.01 | 125,472 |
| Charge Nurse (RN / Charge) | $2,047.77 | $388.25 | 172 |
| Therapeutic Apheresis (RN / Apheresis) | $2,046.50 | $296.49 | 61 |
| CVOR Technologist (Allied / CVOR Tech) | $2,042.13 | $359.46 | 11,942 |
| Orthopedic (RN / Ortho) | $2,040.44 | $303.08 | 4,051 |
| Psychiatric - Mental Health (RN / Psych) | $2,029.40 | $347.21 | 15,763 |
| Perioperative (RN / Peri-op) | $2,029.34 | $344.66 | 2,011 |
| Long Term Acute Care (RN / LTAC) | $2,026.36 | $379.66 | 11,022 |
| Neurology Progressive Care Unit (RN / Neuro PCU) | $2,021.49 | $292.26 | 1,377 |
| Licensed Clinical Social Worker (Allied / LCSW) | $2,015.76 | $440.85 | 4,535 |
| Physical Therapy (Therapy / PT) | $2,010.69 | $344.31 | 113,975 |
| Respiratory Therapist (Allied / RT) | $1,991.33 | $386.76 | 46,058 |
| Speech Language Pathologist (Allied / SLP) | $1,984.39 | $328.60 | 28,544 |
| Corrections (RN / Corr) | $1,964.18 | $322.84 | 3,574 |
| Urology (RN / Urology) | $1,960.61 | $294.07 | 177 |
| Stroke / Neuro (RN / Stroke / Neuro) | $1,951.64 | $259.26 | 82 |
| Assistant Director of Nursing (RN / Asst. DON) | $1,942.46 | $641.74 | 215 |
| School Nurse (RN / School Nurse) | $1,933.79 | $385.03 | 210 |
| Obstetric Technician (Allied / OB Tech) | $1,933.31 | $397.77 | 741 |
| Special Education Teacher (School Services / Special Ed) | $1,932.08 | $1,131.68 | 796 |
| Occupational Therapy (Therapy / OT) | $1,926.76 | $338.97 | 39,505 |
| Long Term Care (RN / LTC) | $1,886.26 | $351.68 | 18,910 |
| Electroencephalogram Technologist (Allied / EEG Technologist) | $1,883.76 | $295.68 | 1,119 |
| Polysomnographer (Allied / Sleep Tech) | $1,880.28 | $273.10 | 1,379 |
| Electroencephalogram Technician (Allied / EEG Tech) | $1,874.79 | $280.46 | 858 |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (RN / SNF) | $1,856.26 | $513.67 | 7,610 |
| Registered Dietician (Allied / RDCD) | $1,850.02 | $275.05 | 639 |
| Recreational Therapist (Therapy / RT) | $1,831.74 | $361.95 | 64 |
| Rehabilitation (RN / Rehab) | $1,817.41 | $409.41 | 12,240 |
| Speech Language Pathologist Assistant (Allied / SLPA) | $1,806.13 | $350.00 | 228 |
| Vaccinations (RN / Vax) | $1,803.00 | $447.91 | 3 |
| Rehabilitation Therapy (Allied / Rehab Therapy) | $1,792.25 | $366.95 | 954 |
| Psychiatry - Mental Health (NP / Psych) | $1,788.64 | $205.07 | 3 |
| Medical Tech / Medical Laboratory Scientist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Allied / MT / MLS / CLS) | $1,780.91 | $481.68 | 10,178 |
| Long Term Acute Care (LPN / LVN / LTAC) | $1,779.42 | $242.93 | 12 |
| Operating Room / Surgical Technician (Allied / OR / Surg Tech) | $1,764.04 | $400.72 | 47,555 |
| Antepartum (Allied / Ante) | $1,706.77 | $226.38 | 25 |
| Emergency Department (LPN / LVN / ED) | $1,647.66 | $376.33 | 114 |
| Histotechnician (Allied / HT) | $1,646.14 | $357.36 | 644 |
| Paramedic (Allied / Paramedic) | $1,631.95 | $318.65 | 287 |
| Telehealth (RN / Telehealth) | $1,626.27 | $428.95 | 131 |
| School Nurse (LPN / LVN / School Nurse) | $1,548.48 | $289.66 | 36 |
| Endoscopy Technician (Allied / Endo Tech) | $1,546.73 | $346.63 | 936 |
| Psychiatric - Mental Health (LPN / LVN / Psych) | $1,529.61 | $255.93 | 314 |
| Home Health (LPN / LVN / HH) | $1,528.90 | $194.98 | 2,561 |
| Hospice (LPN / LVN / Hospice) | $1,522.26 | $243.23 | 133 |
| Anesthesia Technician (Allied / Anesthesia Tech) | $1,508.43 | $319.54 | 470 |
| Telemetry (LPN / LVN / Tele) | $1,482.79 | $358.63 | 136 |
| Outpatient Clinic (Allied / Outpatient) | $1,475.86 | $211.67 | 101 |
| Electrocardiograph Technician (Allied / EKG Tech) | $1,449.70 | $453.04 | 159 |
| Corrections (LPN / LVN / Corr) | $1,447.42 | $266.30 | 2,734 |
| Long Term Care (LPN / LVN / LTC) | $1,433.87 | $232.96 | 20,478 |
| Emergency Department Technician (Allied / ED Tech) | $1,423.72 | $402.34 | 135 |
| Outpatient Clinic (LPN / LVN / Outpatient) | $1,380.62 | $395.73 | 2,732 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant (Therapy / PTA) | $1,366.87 | $252.96 | 26,783 |
| Telemetry Monitor Technician (Allied / Tele / Monitor Tech) | $1,352.52 | $378.03 | 537 |
| Medical Surgical (LPN / LVN / Med Surg) | $1,341.78 | $244.35 | 2,070 |
| Pharmacy Technician (Allied / Pharm Tech) | $1,335.88 | $417.29 | 554 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant (Therapy / OTA) | $1,335.65 | $245.61 | 2,644 |
| Dialysis Technician (Allied / Dialysis Tech) | $1,282.78 | $194.62 | 916 |
| Psychiatric - Mental Health Technician (Allied / Psych Tech) | $1,280.76 | $352.78 | 78 |
| LPN / LVN (LPN / LVN / LPN / LVN) | $1,278.92 | $263.65 | 13,364 |
| Antepartum (RN / Antepartum) | $1,274.77 | $556.36 | 961 |
| Clerical (Non-Healthcare / Clerical) | $1,251.45 | $618.48 | 12 |
| Sterile Processing Technician (Allied / SPT) | $1,246.62 | $257.64 | 4,190 |
| ( / Rehab) | $1,241.79 | $261.79 | 261 |
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA / CNA) | $1,195.80 | $384.84 | 109 |
| Phlebotomy (Allied / Phlebotomist) | $1,112.51 | $437.17 | 488 |
| Long Term Care (CNA / LTC) | $1,110.22 | $233.67 | 102 |
| Medical Surgical (CNA / Med Surg) | $1,105.22 | $223.47 | 30 |
| Patient Care Technician (Allied / PCT) | $1,030.03 | $255.06 | 516 |
| Certified Medical Assistant (Allied / CMA) | $1,027.05 | $378.27 | 917 |
We removed specialties with very low job counts and supervisory roles. This keeps our data relevant to the travel nursing specialties with high pay AND regular job availability.
For a different view, we've got an interactive bubble chart displaying the highest paying travel nurse specialties by their job availability. Hover over the bubbles to identify the specialties.
Not all nursing specialties have a regular high need for travel nurses. For example, RN's in Electrophysiology Lab (EP Lab) regularly have higher pay offerings, but don't have the plentiful job options that ICU or L&D nurses have.
Pro tip: If you aspire to work consistently as a travel nurse, gain experience in a specialty with higher job availability.
I repeat: Higher demand = Higher compensation.
How To Find the Highest Paying Travel Nursing Jobs
How can you cut through the lowball offers to find and land the best paying travel nurse salaries? We started StellarNurse to help you.
After analyzing the market for 4+ years, here's our best advice:
- Use our interactive pay explorer to check pay trends, job availability and best agencies for your specialty
- Check out the newest & highest-paying travel nursing jobs to get an objective overview on your best current opportunities
- Message agencies anonymously on our StellarNurse jobs marketplace, focus on agencies that pay best and have lots of jobs for your specialty
- Keep current state licenses for the locations that have your specialty's best pay and highest job availability
- Breakdown pay packages to weekly or hourly income to accurately compare job offers
- Prioritize high pay - above personal convenience, best locations, nicest recruiter or agency loyalty
- Move fast for Crisis or Rapid Response rate offers
In a nutshell, stay flexible. The best offers are competitive and often need help fast. Be ready to adjust plans quickly, coordinate with a new agency or arrange travel to an unexpected location.
Bonus tip: If you like your agency, tell fellow travel nurses. Make an easy $500-$1,000. Every agency offers referral bonuses if a nurse you referred works with them too.
How To Find The Best Paying Travel Nurse Agencies
With more than 500 agencies posting travel nursing jobs daily it’s overwhelming to find which ones might be the best travel nurse companies for you.
After analyzing 4 million jobs over the past 4 years, we’ve organized our data to help you make informed decisions on which agencies to prioritize contacting first.
Find the best paying travel nurse agencies for your specialty and preferred locations. Use the filters to see which agencies have the most jobs available.
| Agency | Average Weekly Pay | Weekly Pay St. Deviation | # Jobs Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springboard Healthcare | $2,415.76 | $350.29 | 9,890 |
| Consolidated Medical Travel | $2,578.88 | $417.68 | 989 |
| Lifeline Medical Staffing | $2,022.61 | $406.10 | 983 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $2,060.37 | $385.41 | 9,668 |
| Health Carousel | $2,154.83 | $350.50 | 958 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,102.52 | $293.48 | 9,420 |
| Bestica | $2,222.90 | $437.14 | 9,267 |
| Northside Hospital Choice+Local | $1,881.96 | $391.79 | 92 |
| Reliable Nurse Staffing | $2,234.47 | $378.88 | 9,184 |
| Titan Medical Group | $2,186.40 | $393.26 | 9,121 |
| Alliance Medical Staffing | $2,072.74 | $612.11 | 91 |
| Sharp Medical Staffinglife | $2,044.94 | $387.48 | 9,042 |
| Trinity Health FirstChoice | $2,473.83 | $387.09 | 898 |
| AMN Healthcare Allied | $1,956.38 | $452.09 | 8,971 |
| Medmasa | $3,059.19 | $897.64 | 89 |
| Ardor Health Solutions | $2,015.33 | $388.12 | 8,743 |
| GQR Healthcare | $1,900.66 | $528.16 | 8,674 |
| Jackson Therapy Partners | $1,834.40 | $345.49 | 8,661 |
| Specialty Professional Services | $1,936.25 | $436.21 | 847 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing | $2,151.46 | $766.46 | 8,436 |
| Siemens Healthineers | $2,789.29 | $294.09 | 830 |
| Sunbelt Staffing | $2,479.55 | $382.27 | 830 |
| Trusted Resource Associates (TRA) | $2,280.80 | $431.79 | 830 |
| Malone Healthcare Solutions | $2,310.12 | $345.67 | 8,284 |
| NuWest Group | $2,069.91 | $422.48 | 8,211 |
| MARS Solutions Group | $2,526.25 | $450.48 | 80 |
| MSSI | $2,424.94 | $393.16 | 787 |
| Marshall Healthcare Staffing | $2,206.44 | $518.73 | 784 |
| Skyline Med Staff | $1,875.82 | $417.01 | 7,823 |
| Zack Group | $2,054.63 | $594.10 | 7,652 |
| Supplemental Health Care | $1,873.06 | $451.86 | 76,194 |
| Reliant Staffing Solutions | $2,275.90 | $276.52 | 759 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,312.92 | $406.32 | 751 |
| Next Move, Inc. | $2,105.31 | $338.54 | 7,491 |
| Raisso Inc. | $2,359.25 | $301.25 | 747 |
| AB Staffing Solutions | $2,257.27 | $504.11 | 736 |
| Health Advocates Network | $2,242.74 | $403.46 | 7,358 |
| Accountable Healthcare Staffing | $2,074.47 | $322.18 | 726 |
| Meda Health | $2,249.23 | $392.67 | 7,116 |
| PS Companies | $2,504.13 | $281.01 | 671 |
| Marvel Medical Staffing | $1,922.79 | $371.97 | 6,675 |
| Triage Staffing | $2,112.52 | $734.25 | 65,996 |
| Formation, Inc. | $2,997.41 | $454.79 | 65 |
| Medasource | $2,246.66 | $322.33 | 642 |
| Lahey Health | $2,502.95 | $401.30 | 64 |
| United Staffing Solutions | $2,300.72 | $486.88 | 621 |
| Alto Healthcare Staffing | $2,191.65 | $514.69 | 616 |
| ICONMA | $2,485.39 | $292.06 | 61 |
| VitalHire | $2,199.31 | $425.99 | 608 |
| LanceSoft | $2,368.64 | $463.56 | 59,177 |
| National Staffing | $1,778.04 | $435.89 | 59 |
| NURSES Etc. STAFFING | $2,382.27 | $370.49 | 575 |
| Prime Time Healthcare | $2,434.39 | $355.69 | 5,713 |
| Tallavera | $2,427.84 | $295.94 | 56 |
| FlexCare Medical Staffing | $2,280.77 | $357.95 | 5,551 |
| Modern Healthcare Solutions | $2,347.89 | $359.63 | 542 |
| TLC Nursing | $2,171.37 | $439.09 | 5,384 |
| Pluto Healthcare Staffing | $2,182.02 | $322.73 | 515 |
| Custom Healthcare Solutions | $2,136.79 | $350.12 | 51 |
| Nurses 24/7 | $2,586.40 | $316.88 | 503 |
| Phaxis | $2,222.59 | $275.10 | 502 |
| Genie Healthcare | $2,120.98 | $437.03 | 48,827 |
| QS Nurses | $2,020.19 | $362.34 | 477 |
| SkyBridge Healthcare | $1,855.47 | $372.97 | 4,722 |
| Arrow Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting | $2,045.37 | $402.53 | 4,618 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,405.09 | $1,270.50 | 45,232 |
| TinkBird Healthcare Staffing | $2,302.14 | $428.64 | 446 |
| CrossMed | $1,903.25 | $307.16 | 4,435 |
| MedPro Healthcare Staffing | $2,148.70 | $374.01 | 42,604 |
| Source Medical Staffing | $2,107.46 | $473.10 | 4,253 |
| Insight Global | $2,367.38 | $592.11 | 414 |
| Revolution Healthcare Services | $2,164.24 | $463.82 | 4,072 |
| Ethos Medical Staffing | $2,165.21 | $383.71 | 3,908 |
| Critical Connection, inc | $2,032.14 | $239.97 | 3,878 |
| Aureus Medical Group | $2,122.71 | $420.98 | 38,659 |
| Excel Medical Staffing | $2,267.38 | $512.90 | 3,859 |
| HealthTrust Workforce Solutions | $2,041.53 | $328.69 | 38,424 |
| American Medical Staffing | $1,780.66 | $422.35 | 3,839 |
| ARM Staffing | $2,209.62 | $384.62 | 3,801 |
| GrapeTree Medical Staffing | $1,657.07 | $402.90 | 3,765 |
| Nurses First Solutions | $2,053.61 | $483.97 | 3,727 |
| Access Healthcare Staffing | $2,200.00 | $413.63 | 36,095 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,390.01 | $357.99 | 3,589 |
| Planet Healthcare | $2,146.62 | $439.29 | 35,630 |
| TotalMed | $2,100.41 | $369.41 | 35,143 |
| Catapult Healthcare | $2,475.34 | $523.50 | 351 |
| Soliant Health | $2,514.19 | $519.64 | 350 |
| Beyond Medical Staffing | $1,892.10 | $378.49 | 349 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,201.17 | $381.28 | 34,824 |
| Blu Medstaff | $1,830.66 | $356.97 | 333 |
| Go Healthcare | $2,052.15 | $356.38 | 33,038 |
| MedWave Healthcare Staffing | $2,075.54 | $581.23 | 3,303 |
| Mindlance Health | $2,247.90 | $278.95 | 33 |
| Infojini Healthcare | $2,417.40 | $487.36 | 327 |
| Cross Country Healthcare | $2,070.80 | $476.80 | 32,167 |
| CoreMedical Group | $1,932.06 | $384.23 | 31,135 |
| IntellaPro Staffing | $2,507.22 | $593.72 | 31 |
| The Judge Group | $2,533.37 | $410.50 | 3,081 |
| Atlas MedStaff | $2,258.90 | $472.19 | 3 |
| Open Door Personnel | $1,994.47 | $250.68 | 3 |
| Fiber Staffing | $2,172.11 | $222.22 | 294 |
| White Glove Placement | $2,494.90 | $313.27 | 290 |
| Grady Works | $1,887.10 | $227.73 | 28 |
| TactStaff | $2,267.80 | $368.41 | 2,798 |
| Favorite Healthcare Staffing | $2,570.47 | $525.64 | 276 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,120.23 | $437.59 | 27,437 |
| Vastek Inc. | $2,274.95 | $351.25 | 2,676 |
| AHS Staffing | $2,083.48 | $384.15 | 26,415 |
| SambaCare | $2,158.17 | $497.73 | 2,634 |
| The Good Life MedStaff | $2,196.44 | $418.97 | 2,619 |
| RTG Medical | $1,984.21 | $462.50 | 26 |
| Centra Healthcare | $1,765.32 | $357.82 | 2,596 |
| Froedtert Health | $2,325.69 | $326.29 | 256 |
| OneStaff Medical | $1,848.21 | $484.02 | 24,816 |
| Lead Health | $2,135.77 | $391.50 | 2,464 |
| ADN Healthcare | $2,259.41 | $372.25 | 24,407 |
| LeaderStat | $2,228.34 | $371.68 | 24,263 |
| Voyage Healthcare | $2,245.48 | $297.74 | 2,406 |
| PRIDE Health | $2,222.90 | $463.35 | 23,747 |
| Healthcare Staffing - IDR, Inc | $2,111.29 | $435.86 | 23,423 |
| Innovent Global | $2,405.38 | $509.90 | 233 |
| GHR Travel Nursing | $2,200.30 | $323.13 | 23,259 |
| Halcyon Nurse Staffing | $2,222.27 | $464.25 | 232 |
| DT-Trak Consulting | $2,784.36 | $532.58 | 231 |
| Gifted Healthcare | $2,201.56 | $351.43 | 2,252 |
| MedUS Healthcare | $2,212.27 | $341.07 | 2,216 |
| Excite Health Partners | $2,701.31 | $440.80 | 220 |
| Magnet Medical | $2,189.36 | $402.32 | 21,620 |
| American Mobile Healthcare (AMN) | $2,197.90 | $448.74 | 2,159 |
| TRS Healthcare | $2,137.66 | $424.31 | 21,355 |
| HumanEdge | $2,157.86 | $429.11 | 2,121 |
| FlexUp Direct | $2,100.79 | $483.02 | 2,120 |
| Travel Nurses Inc. | $2,110.89 | $386.98 | 21,117 |
| Thrive Staffing | $2,113.83 | $431.27 | 2,085 |
| trustaff | $2,153.40 | $384.43 | 20,348 |
| Solomon Page | $2,257.02 | $429.52 | 20,294 |
| ALOIS Healthcare | $2,143.69 | $378.14 | 20,232 |
| Nurse First Travel Agency | $2,193.03 | $345.46 | 19,643 |
| Rock Medical Group | $2,276.29 | $494.64 | 196 |
| Peregrine Team | $2,321.80 | $419.71 | 195 |
| Health Carousel - Allied Travel | $2,124.79 | $450.30 | 1,942 |
| GetMed Staffing, Inc. | $1,791.74 | $417.13 | 19,348 |
| Travel Nurse Across America | $2,109.13 | $337.35 | 19,255 |
| Nomad Health | $2,203.28 | $323.48 | 1,909 |
| Summit Medical Staffing | $2,159.21 | $773.73 | 18,882 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing - US Travel Nursing | $2,169.30 | $406.58 | 18,832 |
| Galaxy Healthcare | $2,249.18 | $336.95 | 1,871 |
| KPG Healthcare | $2,251.61 | $869.39 | 18,041 |
| CareNational | $2,411.20 | $338.56 | 177 |
| Premier Healthcare Professionals | $2,262.85 | $477.48 | 17,606 |
| Providence Health Care Staffing | $2,267.71 | $577.12 | 1,752 |
| Bluebird Staffing | $2,139.96 | $376.80 | 173 |
| Healthcare Support | $2,110.36 | $392.00 | 16,819 |
| Destination Travelcare | $2,227.12 | $342.73 | 1,674 |
| Synergy Medical Staffing | $1,956.66 | $499.44 | 16,624 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,116.68 | $362.55 | 16,489 |
| Connected Health Care | $2,206.25 | $438.44 | 1,643 |
| Assured Nursing | $2,062.45 | $450.70 | 16,390 |
| Junxion Med Staffing | $2,136.26 | $407.58 | 1,625 |
| Seven Healthcare | $2,354.48 | $455.75 | 1,624 |
| Refined Medical Staffing | $2,216.22 | $381.54 | 1,602 |
| Amare Medical Network | $2,143.96 | $388.31 | 1,553 |
| Remede Consulting Group, Inc. | $2,409.45 | $359.38 | 1,535 |
| PRN Healthcare | $2,217.81 | $371.80 | 15,222 |
| Spire Workforce Solutions | $2,325.62 | $347.66 | 1,494 |
| GLC On-The-Go | $1,893.92 | $436.57 | 14,796 |
| RCM Healthcare Services | $2,185.31 | $442.12 | 146 |
| RKA Recruiting | $2,338.16 | $411.04 | 1,451 |
| Anders Group | $2,172.17 | $446.22 | 14,435 |
| American Traveler | $2,237.26 | $358.72 | 14,243 |
| Aptiva Healthcare | $2,713.31 | $765.69 | 139 |
| Wellspring Nurse Source | $2,246.28 | $407.78 | 13,887 |
| Uniti Med | $2,060.95 | $516.68 | 13,778 |
| LRS Healthcare | $2,116.80 | $329.87 | 13,775 |
| Nationwide Therapy Group | $1,810.24 | $536.18 | 13,772 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,202.06 | $356.86 | 13,633 |
| eTeam Inc | $2,248.98 | $536.61 | 1,361 |
| SojouRN | $2,315.30 | $533.91 | 135 |
| iDeal Personnel | $2,289.37 | $439.54 | 1,344 |
| 3D Medical Staffing | $2,228.33 | $385.54 | 1,335 |
| The Stepping Stones Group | $1,930.52 | $300.75 | 131 |
| Advantis Medical Staffing | $2,033.50 | $385.98 | 12,542 |
| B2B Staffing Services | $2,218.02 | $566.37 | 1,249 |
| Becker Health | $2,349.44 | $338.89 | 124 |
| Premier Medical Staffing | $2,130.50 | $364.70 | 12,332 |
| Lucid Staffing Solutions | $2,290.89 | $684.24 | 1,212 |
| Avani Healthcare Staffing | $2,017.21 | $373.20 | 1,207 |
| Epic Travel Staffing (formerly Emerald Health) | $2,163.97 | $361.57 | 11,980 |
| CareTeam Solutions | $2,114.98 | $343.27 | 11,618 |
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $2,215.99 | $568.94 | 1,107 |
| Concentric Healthcare Staffing | $2,013.42 | $397.26 | 1,103 |
| Focus Staff | $2,136.40 | $437.75 | 11,011 |
| CT Assist | $2,672.43 | $1,007.56 | 11 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,155.38 | $381.74 | 10,980 |
| Voca Healthcare | $2,178.32 | $440.39 | 10,809 |
| MAS Medical Staffing | $1,960.92 | $340.94 | 1,074 |
| Prime HealthCare Staffing | $2,034.26 | $337.04 | 10,652 |
| Pulse Healthcare Services | $2,606.46 | $535.75 | 1,047 |
| Millbrook | $2,690.35 | $359.82 | 104 |
| RightPro Staffing | $2,194.25 | $417.86 | 1,023 |
| MedicalPeople Staffing, LLC | $2,640.49 | $402.62 | 101 |
| Novo Connections | $1,928.70 | $362.84 | 10 |
Refer back to our interactive pay explorer for in-depth pay trends on the best travel nursing agencies for your specialty and locations.
StellarNurse answers three important questions you should consider in your travel nurse agency choices.
Which travel nurse agencies have:
- The highest paying jobs for your specialty?
- The most jobs available for your locations?
- The benefits you’re looking for?
More questions you should consider when choosing a travel nurse agency are:
- What sets this agency apart?
- What agency resources are available if you have issues?
- How responsive is this agency?
Furthermore, find unbiased reviews to guide your choices.
Since I prefer to read reviews directly from my fellow nurses, here's where I look:
Bonus tip: You can message recruiters anonymously on the StellarNurse jobs marketplace totally risk-free. Get all your questions answered before giving up your contact info.
Our Data Sources
All our data is publicly available on the named travel nursing agency's website or Google jobs listings.
Methodology
We'll be publishing more technical details on our GitHub in the near future.
Dropping the Mic 🖐🎤
We can't wait to hear your success stories - Tell us how our travel nurse salary interactive pay explorer has helped you.
Did we miss any questions you have about finding how much travel nurses can make?
Connect with us on Instagram and Facebook so we can add your requests to future updates.
Share with your registered nurse friends so they can see their earning potential too!