Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$2,760/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in California is $2,760 per week. This is 16% higher than the US average of $2,314.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 235 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,760/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,314/week

United States

Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?

Stanford, California pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,389 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,369) and Los Angeles, California ($3,201). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,724. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,760 per week — Stanford, California pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Stanford, California$3,389$3,389
Santa Clara, California$3,369$3,519
Los Angeles, California$3,201$3,399
Palo Alto, California$3,148$3,724
Sacramento, California$2,901$3,109
Loma Linda, California$2,873$2,873
How does the pay for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Nevada pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,606 per week, followed by Idaho ($2,595) and Montana ($2,554). Oregon has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,500. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,760 per week — Nevada pays 6% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nevada$2,606$3,000
Idaho$2,595$2,595
Montana$2,554$2,947
New Mexico$2,457$3,068
Arizona$2,402$3,402
Colorado$2,383$3,232
Oregon$2,343$3,500
Texas$1,982$3,207
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in California?

Registry Network Inc. pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,612 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($3,573) and Solomon Page ($3,519). Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,724. For comparison, the California average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,760 per week — Registry Network Inc. pays 31% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Registry Network Inc.$3,612$3,612
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,573$3,724
Solomon Page$3,519$3,519
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$3,476$3,503
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,438$3,451
Meda Health$3,433$3,433
CoreMedical Group$3,339$3,339
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$3,326$3,326
ATX Learning Healthcare$3,318$3,318
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,307$3,313

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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