Healthcare Travel Job Market Analytics
Real-time salary data and demand insights from 727 active positions across 51 staffing agencies.
Last updated: April 25, 2026
Active Jobs
727
Avg Weekly Pay
$2,268
Agencies
51
Crisis Pay
4%
Historical Trends
Over the past 30 days, an average of 547 new contracts have been posted daily across 51 staffing agencies. The median weekly pay sits at $2,226, while the top 10% of contracts offer $2,916/wk or more.
Salary Insights
Weekly pay ranges from $1,944 at the 25th percentile to $2,916 at the 90th. See our travel nurse salary guide for a full breakdown. The highest-paying specialties are Medical Laboratory Technician ($3,086/wk), PACU ($3,046/wk), and Cath Lab ($3,042/wk). Geographically, Connecticut leads with $3,626/wk average pay, followed by New York ($2,600/wk) and Michigan ($2,588/wk). The most common pay bracket is $2k–$2.5k, accounting for 149 active listings.
Jobs by Category
| Category | Jobs | Avg Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 142 | $2,222/wk |
| Imaging | 97 | $2,335/wk |
| Therapy | 63 | $2,362/wk |
| Allied Health | 39 | $2,094/wk |
| Lab | 1 | $3,086/wk |
Nursing leads the market with 142 open positions at an average of $2,222/wk, followed by Imaging with 97 positions ($2,335/wk). Lab offers the highest average pay across all categories.
Demand & Scheduling
The most in-demand specialties right now are Med-Surg (200 open positions), Physical Therapist (73), and Respiratory Therapist (59). Day shifts make up 91% of all listings (658 jobs). The most common contract length is 13 wk, with 698 active assignments. Learn more in our contract length guide. Hospital facilities account for 82% of all listings. Top required certifications include BLS (727 jobs) and ACLS (301 jobs).
Market Overview
| State | Jobs | Avg Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 11 | $3,626/wk |
| New York | 50 | $2,600/wk |
| Michigan | 12 | $2,588/wk |
| Vermont | 16 | $2,507/wk |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,480/wk |
| Iowa | 13 | $2,465/wk |
| Virginia | 3 | $2,460/wk |
| Kansas | 1 | $2,423/wk |
| Washington | 9 | $2,410/wk |
| Utah | 1 | $2,404/wk |
| Agency | Jobs | Avg Pay |
|---|---|---|
| 319 | $0/wk | |
| 171 | $2,182/wk | |
| 74 | $2,198/wk | |
| 34 | $2,519/wk | |
| 22 | $0/wk | |
| 15 | $3,359/wk | |
| 7 | $3,873/wk | |
| 7 | $1,346/wk | |
| 6 | $1,800/wk | |
| 5 | $0/wk | |
| 5 | $1,310/wk | |
| 4 | $0/wk | |
| 4 | $2,475/wk | |
| 3 | $0/wk | |
| 3 | $2,340/wk | |
| 3 | $0/wk | |
| 2 | $2,404/wk | |
| 2 | $1,872/wk | |
| 2 | $0/wk | |
| 2 | $0/wk | |
| 2 | $1,810/wk | |
| 2 | $0/wk | |
| 2 | $0/wk | |
| 2 | $0/wk | |
| 2 | $2,700/wk | |
| 2 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $1,923/wk | |
| 1 | $1,620/wk | |
| 1 | $2,788/wk | |
| 1 | $1,731/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $1,296/wk | |
| 1 | $1,482/wk | |
| 1 | $2,736/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $3,960/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $4,032/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $900/wk | |
| 1 | $900/wk | |
| 1 | $0/wk | |
| 1 | $2,596/wk | |
| 1 | $360/wk |
California has the most open positions with 70 active contracts, followed by New York (60) and Colorado (49). The highest-paying cities are Danbury, Connecticut ($5,264/wk), New York, New York ($3,269/wk), and Sharon, Connecticut ($3,102/wk). The most active agencies are Vibra Travels (319 jobs), Healthforce by TLC (171), and Healthforce (74), collectively representing a significant share of the market.
Crisis vs Regular Pay
Crisis Premium
+-9%
above regular rates
Regular
699
contracts
Crisis
28
contracts
Currently 28 crisis contracts are active, paying an average of $2,067/wk compared to $2,283/wk for the 699 regular contracts — a -9% premium. Crisis assignments are posted when hospitals face critical staffing shortages and require experienced travelers on short notice. Crisis contracts make up 4% of all active listings. Browse all crisis pay jobs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often is this data updated?+
All analytics on this page are computed from live job listings and refreshed every hour. The data reflects the current state of the healthcare travel job market across all agencies listed on MedNomadJobs.
What is the average weekly pay for travel healthcare jobs?+
Based on 727 active listings, the average weekly pay is $2,268. The median sits at $2,226/wk, while the top 10% of contracts offer $2,916/wk or more.
Which specialties pay the most?+
The highest-paying specialties currently are Medical Laboratory Technician at $3,086/wk, PACU at $3,046/wk, and Cath Lab at $3,042/wk. Pay varies based on location, experience, and contract urgency.
Which states offer the highest pay for travel healthcare?+
Connecticut currently leads with an average of $3,626/wk, followed by New York ($2,600/wk) and Michigan ($2,588/wk). Higher cost-of-living states tend to offer more competitive packages.
What is crisis pay and how much more does it pay?+
Crisis contracts are posted when hospitals face critical staffing shortages. They currently pay an average of $2,067/wk — a -9% premium over regular contracts ($2,283/wk). There are 28 active crisis listings right now.
How many travel healthcare jobs are currently available?+
There are 727 active contracts listed across 51 staffing agencies. The most in-demand specialties are Med-Surg (200 positions) and Physical Therapist (73 positions).
Which states have the most travel healthcare jobs?+
California leads with 70 open positions, followed by New York (60) and Colorado (49). Job availability shifts based on seasonal demand, facility needs, and regional staffing shortages.