The median Med Surg/telemetry Nurse salary is $61.67 per hour, or $128,274 per year, based on 3,821 job postings across 59 states. Compare pay by location, employer, shift, and contract type.
$61.67
Median hourly
$128,274
Annual salary
$53-$77
Pay range
59
States tracked
Salary guide
A typical Med Surg/telemetry Nurse earns $61.67/hr, with most posted roles landing between $57.47 and $66.58/hr.
Recent posted pay is up, with the last 30 days showing +3.1% movement versus the prior period.
Location matters: Berlin, VERMONT is currently among the highest-paying cities, while Waco, TEXAS sits near the lower end.
30-day market pulse
Compare the most recent 30 days of job postings against the previous 30 days. Use this as a quick read on whether pay and hiring volume are moving together.
Posted pay
+3.1%
Current median: $61.51/hr
Prior period: $59.64/hr
Job openings
-92.3%
166 recent postings
Previous period: 2,152 postings
Daily pay signal
$60.70/hr latest
Year-over-year
Building
We are collecting enough historical Med Surg/telemetry Nurse postings to show a reliable year-over-year pay comparison.
Pay is moving up even though posting volume changed. Recent listings are showing a median of $61.51/hr, up from $59.64/hr.
Pay range
The middle band is usually the most useful offer benchmark. The 10th and 90th percentiles show the broader market floor and ceiling.
Entry / low
$52.56
$109,325/yr
Median
$61.67
$128,274/yr
Top earners
$77.42
$161,034/yr
MARKET TRENDS
Month-over-month median hourly pay and posting volume.
| Month | Median Hourly | Postings |
|---|---|---|
Apr 2026Current | $61.52/hr | 153 |
Mar 2026 | $59.72/hr | 2,165 |
Feb 2026 | $65.29/hr | 345 |
Jan 2026 | $64.75/hr | 357 |
Dec 2025 | $64.15/hr | 307 |
Nov 2025 | $64.50/hr | 494 |
BY LOCATION
See how pay varies across the country. Ranked by job volume.
157 postings · 40 companies
$57.38
$54-$59
6 postings · 6 companies
$63.81
$61-$78
76 postings · 40 companies
$58.17
$54-$61
12 postings · 7 companies
$56.46
$53-$59
105 postings · 37 companies
$63.21
$57-$80
21 postings · 16 companies
$62.19
$60-$64
22 postings · 18 companies
$62.99
$62-$66
Estimated from national data
~$54.67
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26 postings · 11 companies
$60.53
$58-$63
14 postings · 8 companies
$41.84
$39-$48
79 postings · 28 companies
$52.61
$50-$56
21 postings · 15 companies
$65.00
$62-$71
8 postings · 8 companies
$64.39
$63-$67
125 postings · 32 companies
$64.61
$62-$66
103 postings · 41 companies
$59.36
$57-$61
242 postings · 62 companies
$61.85
$60-$64
25 postings · 11 companies
$62.61
$61-$64
61 postings · 28 companies
$60.96
$59-$63
33 postings · 9 companies
$61.08
$59-$62
37 postings · 19 companies
$67.58
$64-$74
44 postings · 22 companies
$58.00
$53-$60
337 postings · 56 companies
$80.67
$74-$82
29 postings · 15 companies
$62.77
$59-$69
Estimated from national data
~$62.75
—
10 postings · 6 companies
$58.91
$55-$62
90 postings · 29 companies
$61.42
$58-$63
Estimated from national data
~$55.56
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88 postings · 17 companies
$63.67
$62-$65
9 postings · 5 companies
$62.97
$60-$69
103 postings · 53 companies
$66.75
$65-$71
40 postings · 12 companies
$62.61
$61-$65
39 postings · 22 companies
$56.61
$52-$61
639 postings · 76 companies
$63.42
$61-$68
369 postings · 52 companies
$52.81
$51-$56
13 postings · 10 companies
$66.61
$65-$69
320 postings · 54 companies
$62.30
$60-$66
20 postings · 12 companies
$55.52
$52-$60
13 postings · 8 companies
$64.23
$61-$67
58 postings · 21 companies
$60.75
$58-$63
Estimated from national data
~$62.56
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61 postings · 22 companies
$53.72
$51-$58
22 postings · 12 companies
$71.39
$70-$79
38 postings · 17 companies
$57.37
$54-$62
43 postings · 18 companies
$45.89
$43-$51
Estimated from national data
~$67.70
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53 postings · 24 companies
$70.00
$65-$83
63 postings · 35 companies
$58.39
$56-$61
9 postings · 8 companies
$62.19
$61-$63
41 postings · 18 companies
$62.61
$60-$65
66 postings · 26 companies
$66.65
$62-$69
Estimated from national data
~$62.80
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Est.Estimated values are based on national averages.
BY CITY
See which cities offer the highest and lowest Med Surg/telemetry Nurse salaries.
Berlin
Vermont · 25 postings
$86.64/hr
Boston
Massachusetts · 41 postings
$82.53/hr
Beverly
Massachusetts · 12 postings
$82.19/hr
Milton
Massachusetts · 16 postings
$81.58/hr
Cambridge
Massachusetts · 29 postings
$81.53/hr
Waco
Texas · 14 postings
$42.69/hr
Orangeburg
South Carolina · 14 postings
$50.09/hr
Winston-salem
North Carolina · 52 postings
$51.24/hr
Shelby
North Carolina · 37 postings
$51.36/hr
Farmington
New Mexico · 16 postings
$52.20/hr
BY EMPLOYER
See which companies pay the most and least for Med Surg/telemetry Nurse positions.
Kaiser Permanente
10 postings
$91.30/hr
Advantage Staffing Services
5 postings
$84.00/hr
United Staffing Solutions
5 postings
$82.53/hr
Amergis Healthcare Staffing
7 postings
$81.33/hr
Amergis Healthcare Staffing Boston
15 postings
$81.17/hr
Commonspirit Health
33 postings
$46.50/hr
Crossmed
29 postings
$46.50/hr
Getmed Staffing, Inc.
10 postings
$48.72/hr
Anders Group
48 postings
$50.36/hr
Nationwide Therapy Group
8 postings
$51.03/hr
RELATED POSITIONS
| Job Title | Postings | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse Rn - Med Surg / Telemetry | 3,354 | $61.75/hr |
| Med-surg Telemetry Registered Nurse | 117 | $61.23/hr |
| Registered Nurse Med Surg Telemetry | 72 | $60.60/hr |
| Nurse Rn - Float Med Surg / Telemetry | 44 | $66.17/hr |
| Med Surg Telemetry Registered Nurse | 34 | $60.63/hr |
| Registered Nurse – Med-surg Telemetry | 31 | $63.02/hr |
| Registered Nurse – Med-surg/pcu & Cardiac Telemetry | 27 | $65.77/hr |
| Registered Nurse, Med Surg Telemetry | 14 | $59.47/hr |
| Med Surg / Telemetry | 12 | $57.36/hr |
| Registered Nurse - Med Surg Telemetry | 12 | $54.14/hr |
PAY FACTORS
How shift type, contract length, and employment type impact Med Surg/telemetry Nurse salaries.
FAQ
The median Med Surg/telemetry Nurse salary is $61.67 per hour, or $128,274 annually. Pay ranges from $52.56/hr (10th percentile) to $77.42/hr (90th percentile) depending on location, experience, and employer.
Based on 3,821 job postings, the highest paying states for Med Surg/telemetry Nurses include Massachusetts, South Dakota, Vermont. Pay rates vary based on cost of living, demand, and state regulations.
There are currently 3,821 Med Surg/telemetry Nurse job postings across 59 states, from 175 different healthcare employers.
Med Surg/telemetry Nurse pay varies based on geographic location, years of experience, certifications, shift differentials (nights/weekends), employment type (travel vs. staff), facility type, and specialized skills. Travel contracts typically pay higher hourly rates.
Med Surg/telemetry Nurse pay is currently trending upward. Over the past 30 days, median hourly rates increased 3.1%.
Med Surg/telemetry Nurse pay varies by specialty and setting. Travel positions typically pay $4.91 to $15.75 more per hour than staff positions. Night shifts and weekend differentials also increase earnings.
Pay varies significantly by location. Top paying cities like Berlin offer $86.64/hr, while lower cost areas may pay around $42.69/hr. However, rural areas often offer signing bonuses and housing stipends to attract talent.
Entry-level Med Surg/telemetry Nurses typically earn around $52.56 to $57.47 per hour ($109,325 to $119,538 annually). With experience, pay increases toward the median of $61.67/hr.
DATA METHOD
Source
Based on 3,821 active postings with listed compensation for Med Surg/telemetry Nurse. We prioritize postings with explicit hourly or annual pay and exclude rows without usable compensation signals from salary percentiles.
Range
Percentiles show the spread of posted pay, not a guaranteed offer or take-home pay after taxes. State and city views use available market observations and label estimated values when direct samples are limited.
Freshness
Current dataset window: 2025-11-01 to 2026-04-30. Recent trend cards compare the latest posting window with the prior period so short-term pay movement is separated from the full historical median.
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