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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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