Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse Salary
$2,349/week
The average salary for a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in California is $2,349 per week. This is 3% lower than the US average of $2,419.
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on 1 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,349/week
California
3% lower than the US average.
$2,419/week
United States
How does the pay for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Washington pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $2,816 per week, followed by Colorado ($2,243). Washington also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,317. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,349 per week — Washington pays 20% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | $2,816 | $3,317 |
| Colorado | $2,243 | $2,555 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse jobs in California?
Nightingale Nurses pays Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses the most, averaging $3,298 per week, followed by MediPro ($2,452) and Aequor Healthcare ($2,349). For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurses is $2,349 per week — Nightingale Nurses pays 40% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nightingale Nurses | $3,298 | $3,298 |
| MediPro | $2,452 | $2,452 |
| Aequor Healthcare | $2,349 | $2,349 |
Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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