Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,110/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,110 per week. This is 8% lower than the US average of $2,289.

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 17 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,110/week

California

8% lower than the US average.

$2,289/week

United States

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

Fountain Valley, California pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,384 per week, followed by Orange, California ($2,196) and Pasadena, California ($2,173). Orange, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,550. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,110 per week — Fountain Valley, California pays 13% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fountain Valley, California$2,384$2,384
Orange, California$2,196$2,550
Pasadena, California$2,173$2,173
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 $2,382 per week, followed by Arizona ($2,004) and Texas ($1,965). Texas has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,905. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,110 per week — New Mexico pays 13% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
New Mexico$2,382$2,634
Arizona$2,004$2,825
Texas$1,965$2,905
Colorado$1,931$2,667
Oklahoma$1,644$1,736
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 $2,728 per week, followed by TravSource ($2,590) and Stability Healthcare ($2,550). For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,110 per week — First Connect Health pays 29% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$2,728$2,728
TravSource$2,590$2,590
Stability Healthcare$2,550$2,550
Coast Medical Service$2,384$2,384
Aequor Healthcare$2,259$2,259
American Traveler$2,206$2,238
HonorVet Technologies$2,200$2,200
Focus Staff$2,154$2,154
Nightingale Nurses$2,125$2,166
GQR Healthcare$2,001$2,001

Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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