Average Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salary

$2,603/week

The average salary for a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,603 per week. This is 1% higher than the California average of $2,573.

Last updated on December 25, 2025. Based on 222 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,603/week

Santa Cruz, CA

17% higher than the US average.

$2,573/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,159/week

United States

How Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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Burbank, California

$2,378/week

This is 9% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,598.

Santa Clara, California

$3,287/week

This is 21% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,598.

Burlingame, California

$3,056/week

This is 15% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,598.

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