Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,486/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Merced, CA is $2,486 per week. This is 1% higher than the California average of $2,473.

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Based on 106 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Emergency Department Nurse salaries in Merced, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,486/week

Merced, CA

10% higher than the US average.

$2,473/week

California

10% higher than the US average.

$2,233/week

United States

How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Merced Compare to Other Cities

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Lodi, California

$2,358/week

This is 9% lower than the Merced average of $2,570.

San Jose, California

$2,935/week

This is 12% higher than the Merced average of $2,570.

Santa Cruz, California

$2,346/week

This is 10% lower than the Merced average of $2,570.

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

Vista, California pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $4,074 per week, followed by Oceanside, California ($3,648) and Campbell, California ($3,458). Oceanside, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,049. For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,486 per week — Vista, California pays 64% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vista, California$4,074$4,802
Oceanside, California$3,648$5,049
Campbell, California$3,458$3,458
Mountain View, California$3,415$3,415
La Mesa, California$3,272$3,272
Chula Vista, California$3,086$3,330
San Rafael, California$3,066$3,066
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Emergency Department Nurse jobs in Merced?

Compunnel Healthcare pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $3,100 per week, followed by Prime Time Healthcare Nursing ($2,940) and Secure Nursing Service LLC ($2,737). For comparison, the Merced, CA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,486 per week — Compunnel Healthcare pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Compunnel Healthcare$3,100$3,100
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$2,940$2,940
Secure Nursing Service LLC$2,737$2,737
TravSource$2,632$2,632
First Connect Health$2,623$2,693
Host Healthcare$2,611$2,611
Voca Healthcare$2,601$2,607
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,598$2,598
Cure Healthcare Staffing$2,590$2,590
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,583$2,583

Last updated on October 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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