Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,517/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in California is $2,517 per week. This is 10% higher than the US average of $2,260.

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Based on 4,169 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,517/week

California

10% higher than the US average.

$2,260/week

United States

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

Mountain View, California pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $3,415 per week, followed by Oceanside, California ($3,394) and Santa Clarita, California ($3,383). Moreno Valley, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,900. For comparison, the California average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,517 per week — Mountain View, California pays 36% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,415$3,415
Oceanside, California$3,394$3,394
Santa Clarita, California$3,383$3,864
Moreno Valley, California$3,379$3,900
La Mesa, California$3,272$3,272
West Hollywood, California$3,121$3,406
Chula Vista, California$3,108$3,318
Coronado, California$3,080$3,246
How does the pay for Travel Emergency Department Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Oregon pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,364 per week, followed by Wyoming ($2,335) and Colorado ($2,293). Oregon also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,961. For comparison, the California average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,517 per week — Oregon pays 6% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$2,364$4,961
Wyoming$2,335$2,797
Colorado$2,293$3,747
Montana$2,290$3,441
Nevada$2,251$3,067
Arizona$2,237$3,816
New Mexico$2,190$3,524
Idaho$2,153$3,436
Texas$2,075$4,189
Utah$1,821$3,623
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in California?

Continuum pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $7,700 per week, followed by Formation, Inc. ($3,875) and Tripod Partners USA ($3,788). For comparison, the California average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,517 per week — Continuum pays 206% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Continuum$7,700$7,700
Formation, Inc.$3,875$3,900
Tripod Partners USA$3,788$3,788
B2B Staffing Services, Inc.$3,778$3,778
Prolink Region 1$3,750$3,750
Jconnect Infotech Inc$3,552$3,552
Trinity Health FirstChoice$3,433$3,538
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,395$3,395
UNI Healthcare$3,300$3,300
eHospitalHire$3,277$3,735

Last updated on November 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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