Average Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,611/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,611 per week. This is 15% higher than the US average of $2,231.

Last updated on September 26, 2026. Based on 41 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,611/week

California

15% higher than the US average.

$2,231/week

United States

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

Castro Valley, California pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,446 per week, followed by San Francisco, California ($2,116). San Francisco, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,672. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,611 per week — Castro Valley, California pays 6% less.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Castro Valley, California$2,446$2,446
San Francisco, California$2,116$2,672
How does the pay for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Michigan pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $2,252 per week, followed by Washington ($2,076) and Oregon ($2,074). Michigan also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,722. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,611 per week — Michigan pays 14% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Michigan$2,252$2,722
Washington$2,076$2,371
Oregon$2,074$2,209
Arizona$1,987$2,473
Colorado$1,966$2,615
Montana$1,884$1,884
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?

Talent4Health pays Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,255 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($3,006) and Bestica ($2,944). For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiac Stepdown Nurses is $2,611 per week — Talent4Health pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Talent4Health$3,255$3,255
Nightingale Nurses$3,006$3,066
Bestica$2,944$2,944
ISC Healthcare$2,924$2,924
Catalytic Solutions$2,921$2,921
LanceSoft$2,900$2,900
Modern Healthcare Solutions$2,861$2,861
Care Career$2,861$2,861
American Traveler$2,849$2,849
Slate Healthcare$2,821$2,821

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

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