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Registered nurse - medical/surgical salary in United States (Updated 2026)

How much does a Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical make in the United States?

Average base salary

$2,009
Average $2,009
Low $1,584
High $2,548

The average salary for a registered nurse - medical/surgical is $2,009 per week in the United States and $11,344 overtime per year.157.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months (updated July 6, 2026).

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical job openings in United States

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LPN - Med/Surg Float Pool
Johns Hopkins Health System3.8out of 5 stars.
Washington, DC
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical in United States

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Freedom Healthcare Staffing
 
$314,990per year
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Catapult Health
 
$275,600per year
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The Helper Bees
 
$260,000per year
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HumanEdge
 
$254,800per year
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Johnston Health
 
$251,472per year
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First Source LLC
 
$249,600per year
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Highest paying cities for Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgicals near United States

  1. New York, NY
    $2,453 per week
  2. Rochester, NY
    $2,224 per week
  3. Des Moines, IA
    $2,214 per week
  4. Spokane, WA
    $2,143 per week
  5. Wichita, KS
    $2,023 per week

Where can a Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical earn more?

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