How much does a travel nurse make?

Travel nursing has become so popular in the last few years- and it’s no wonder why- when it’s a career path that offers talented nurses: 

• A better work/life balance 

• The opportunity to travel  

• Varied work experience 

• Outstanding benefits 

However, we have seen in our many years of travel nurse staffing that the main reason why people switch to travel nursing is better pay. This is why many of our clients come to us after searching for the highest paying travel nursing agencies and the best paying travel nurse jobs.  

 But what exactly does a travel nurse's salary look like? We break this down weekly and daily, as well as the various factors that contribute to a travel nurse’s salary.  

How much do travel nurses make per hour? 

Travel nurses typically earn more than their staffing equivalents due to the high demand for their services and the temporary nature of their assignments.  

At the lower end of the scale, travel nurses can make $35 dollars per hour but, at the 90th percentile, travel nurses can make $64 per hour. 

How much does a travel nurse make per week? 

This translates to a nurse in the 25th percentile earning $1,413 per week and a nurse in the 90th percentile earning $2,548 per week.  

Does location affect travel nurse’s salary? 

Where a travel nurse chooses to work can often impact a travel nurse’s salary. This often boils down to the cost of living and demand for nurses. For example, travel nurses in California, Texas, or Massachusetts may earn more than those in rural or less densely populated states that are cheaper to live in and have less nurse shortages.  

If you want to discover where you could work on your next (or first!) placement, talk to one of our expert recruitment team here. 

 What about specialty? 

The nurse's specialty helps determine what travel nurse pay they will receive.  

Nurses specializing in high-demand or niche fields often command higher salaries than those in general medical-surgical positions.  

While the average salary for a travel nurse in the US is $107,120 per year, according to Indeed, this varies across specialisms - check out the current specialisms we have on offer here. 

Experience and Education 

If you have extensive experience in your field, as well as specialist qualifications such as ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) or PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support), this can influence whether you meet hiring requirements and/or your pay rate (depending on what position you’re going for).  

What impact does your travel nurse staffing agency have on your salary? 

The travel nursing agency plays a crucial role in determining salary. Reputable agencies with extensive networks of healthcare facilities can offer better-paying assignments and more comprehensive benefits packages. It’s why we leverage our over 40 years of experience to ensure we retain our status as one of the highest paying travel nurse agencies in the US, with attractive benefits packages.  

Work with Advantage Medical Professionals as your trusted travel nurse agency to secure you the best travel nurse salary and the best paying travel nurse jobs on the market- talk to one of our expert recruitment team here.