Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$2,243/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,243 per week. This is 21% lower than the California average of $2,715.

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Based on 36 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

$2,243/week

San Diego, CA

2% higher than the US average.

$2,715/week

California

19% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

Search

San Diego, California

$2,507/week

This is equal to the San Diego average

Los Angeles, California

$2,525/week

This is 1% higher than the San Diego average of $2,507.

Los Angeles, California

$2,525/week

This is 1% higher than the San Diego average of $2,507.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?

Visalia, California pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,399 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,371) and Stanford, California ($3,140). Palo Alto, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,566. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,243 per week — Visalia, California pays 52% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Visalia, California$3,399$3,454
Santa Clara, California$3,371$3,519
Stanford, California$3,140$3,140
Palo Alto, California$3,075$3,566
Sacramento, California$2,923$3,109
Los Angeles, California$2,843$3,390
Redding, California$2,829$3,277
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Health Advocates Network - Nursing pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,502 per week, followed by Aequor Healthcare ($2,493) and Triage Staffing ($2,431). Health Advocates Network - Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,567. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,243 per week — Health Advocates Network - Nursing pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,502$2,567
Aequor Healthcare$2,493$2,562
Triage Staffing$2,431$2,499
Coast Medical Service$2,374$2,374
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,310$2,372
LanceSoft$2,250$2,300
TRS Healthcare$2,245$2,305
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,133$2,261
American Traveler$2,078$2,137
TotalMed RN$1,960$1,960

Last updated on September 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in San Diego, CA

Be the first to know about new jobs for Cardiovascular ICU Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
travel nurse housing in California
How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
Taking a temp work assignment in the Golden State? Be house-hunting savvy with these tips.
Open article Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Travel nurse residency rules
Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Discover the locations with the highest earning potential for a nursing career in 2024.
Open article San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Discover the joys of nursing in sunny San Diego and tips on fun things to do while there.
See more Blog Posts