Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$2,270/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,270 per week. This is 22% lower than the California average of $2,772.

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Based on 56 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in San Diego, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,270/week

San Diego, CA

This is equal to the US average

$2,772/week

California

18% higher than the US average.

$2,266/week

United States

How Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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San Diego, California

$2,723/week

This is equal to the San Diego average

Escondido, California

$2,552/week

This is 7% lower than the San Diego average of $2,723.

Mission Viejo, California

$2,561/week

This is 6% lower than the San Diego average of $2,723.

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

San Leandro, California pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $5,100 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,510) and Los Angeles, California ($3,403). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,270 per week — San Leandro, California pays 125% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
San Leandro, California$5,100$5,100
Santa Clara, California$3,510$3,510
Los Angeles, California$3,403$3,510
Visalia, California$3,350$3,350
San Francisco, California$3,301$3,301
Stanford, California$3,301$3,500
Loma Linda, California$3,278$3,385
Palo Alto, California$3,233$3,514
Torrance, California$3,190$3,283
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,645 per week, followed by GLC On-The-Go ($2,592) and Aequor Healthcare ($2,497). Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,837. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,270 per week — Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing pays 17% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,645$2,837
GLC On-The-Go$2,592$2,592
Aequor Healthcare$2,497$2,562
Stability Healthcare$2,493$2,493
Trailblazer Staffing Solutions$2,458$2,458
Triage Staffing$2,434$2,499
Care Team Solutions$2,391$2,391
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,372$2,372
Cross Country Nurses$2,360$2,360
ALOIS Healthcare$2,314$2,314

Last updated on November 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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