Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA

Average Travel Emergency Department Nurse Salary

$2,312/week

The average salary for a Travel Emergency Department Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,312 per week. This is 6% higher than the US average of $2,172.

Last updated on May 24, 2026. Based on 1,130 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,312/week

Santa Cruz, CA

6% higher than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

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

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Los Banos, California

$2,571/week

This is 27% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,270.

Lodi, California

$2,316/week

This is 41% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,270.

Rancho Cordova, California

$2,353/week

This is 39% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $3,270.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Emergency Department Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Walnut Creek, California$3,122$3,122
Downey, California$2,960$2,960
Fontana, California$2,940$2,940

Last updated on May 24, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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