Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,467/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,467 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $2,215.

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Based on 20 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,467/week

California

10% higher than the US average.

$2,215/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses?

Los Angeles, California pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,084 per week, followed by Fountain Valley, California ($2,384) and Orange, California ($2,228). For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,467 per week — Los Angeles, California pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Los Angeles, California$3,084$3,084
Fountain Valley, California$2,384$2,384
Orange, California$2,228$2,469
Upland, California$2,084$2,084
How does the pay for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

New Mexico pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,433 per week, followed by Wyoming ($2,402) and Colorado ($2,063). Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,804. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,467 per week — New Mexico pays 1% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Mexico$2,433$2,634
Wyoming$2,402$2,549
Colorado$2,063$2,761
Arizona$1,967$2,804
Texas$1,821$2,600
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?

First Connect Health pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,092 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($2,717) and MedPro Healthcare Staffing ($2,642). First Connect Health also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,455. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,467 per week — First Connect Health pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$3,092$3,455
Nightingale Nurses$2,717$3,084
MedPro Healthcare Staffing$2,642$2,642
Prime Staffing$2,628$2,628
Coast Medical Service$2,487$2,590
Stability Healthcare$2,469$2,469
American Traveler$2,176$2,176
Focus Staff$2,100$2,100
GQR Healthcare$1,870$1,870
Meda Health$1,776$2,233

Last updated on October 26, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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