Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,423/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Bakersfield, CA is $2,423 per week. This is 5% higher than the California average of $2,293.

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Based on 1,065 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in Bakersfield, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,423/week

Bakersfield, CA

9% higher than the US average.

$2,293/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

How Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salaries in Bakersfield Compare to Other Cities

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Thousand Oaks, California

$2,378/week

This is 7% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,547.

Los Angeles, California

$2,612/week

This is 2% higher than the Bakersfield average of $2,547.

Pomona, California

$2,077/week

This is 23% lower than the Bakersfield average of $2,547.

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?

Concord, California pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,168 per week, followed by Fremont, California ($3,134) and San Rafael, California ($3,097). Concord, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,605. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,423 per week — Concord, California pays 31% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Concord, California$3,168$3,605
Fremont, California$3,134$3,134
San Rafael, California$3,097$3,097
Montebello, California$2,965$2,965
Santa Clara, California$2,957$3,096
South San Francisco, California$2,953$3,129
San Leandro, California$2,906$3,077
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Bakersfield?

Integrated Healthcare Services pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,706 per week, followed by Formation, Inc. ($2,700) and Aptiva Healthcare ($2,650). Voca Healthcare has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,727. For comparison, the Bakersfield, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,423 per week — Integrated Healthcare Services pays 12% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Integrated Healthcare Services$2,706$2,706
Formation, Inc.$2,700$2,700
Aptiva Healthcare$2,650$2,650
Talent4Health$2,639$2,639
Secure Nursing Service LLC$2,632$2,632
Voca Healthcare$2,623$2,727
First Connect Health$2,589$2,716
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$2,555$2,555
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,538$2,538
Stability Healthcare$2,532$2,618

Last updated on October 3, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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