Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,452/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in San Jose, CA is $2,452 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,476.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 51 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,452/week

San Jose, CA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,476/week

California

10% higher than the US average.

$2,231/week

United States

How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in San Jose Compare to Other Cities

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San Francisco, California

$2,501/week

This is 19% lower than the San Jose average of $2,969.

Lodi, California

$2,321/week

This is 28% lower than the San Jose average of $2,969.

Napa, California

$2,270/week

This is 31% lower than the San Jose average of $2,969.

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 ($3,889) and Campbell, California ($3,458). Oceanside, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $5,049. For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,452 per week — Vista, California pays 66% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vista, California$4,074$4,802
Oceanside, California$3,889$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 San Jose?

Prime Staffing pays Travel Emergency Department Nurses the most, averaging $2,887 per week, followed by Bestica ($2,733) and Wise Medical Staffing ($2,724). Prime Staffing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,330. For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Emergency Department Nurses is $2,452 per week — Prime Staffing pays 18% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prime Staffing$2,887$3,330
Bestica$2,733$2,976
Wise Medical Staffing$2,724$2,724
TalentBurst, Inc$2,652$2,652
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions HCA$2,649$2,704
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,619$2,619
Catalytic Solutions$2,584$2,584
TravSource$2,516$2,516
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,502$2,502
FlexCare Nursing$2,500$2,500

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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