Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA

Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,589/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,589 per week. This is 9% higher than the California average of $2,345.

Last updated on May 8, 2026. Based on 2 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 90 days.

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

$2,589/week

Santa Cruz, CA

16% higher than the US average.

$2,345/week

California

8% higher than the US average.

$2,167/week

United States

How Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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Salinas, California

$2,879/week

This is 10% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,156.

Tracy, California

$2,779/week

This is 14% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,156.

Los Banos, California

$2,532/week

This is 25% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,156.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Weed, California$3,300$3,300
Walnut Creek, California$3,124$3,185
Fontana, California$2,972$3,003
Downey, California$2,962$2,965

Last updated on May 8, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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