Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary
$2,278/week
The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in California is $2,278 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,119.
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Based on 2,557 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,278/week
California
7% higher than the US average.
$2,119/week
United States
Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses?
Fremont, California pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,134 per week, followed by Concord, California ($3,108) and San Rafael, California ($3,097). Concord, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,605. For comparison, the California average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,278 per week — Fremont, California pays 38% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Fremont, California | $3,134 | $3,134 |
| Concord, California | $3,108 | $3,605 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,097 | $3,097 |
| Montebello, California | $2,965 | $2,965 |
| South San Francisco, California | $2,953 | $3,129 |
| Santa Clara, California | $2,947 | $3,096 |
| Richmond, California | $2,904 | $3,055 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Nevada pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,352 per week, followed by Wyoming ($2,089) and Arizona ($2,082). Arizona has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,402. For comparison, the California average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,278 per week — Nevada pays 3% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $2,352 | $2,744 |
| Wyoming | $2,089 | $2,689 |
| Arizona | $2,082 | $3,402 |
| Oregon | $2,067 | $3,080 |
| Montana | $2,031 | $2,898 |
| New Mexico | $2,018 | $3,292 |
| Colorado | $1,982 | $3,120 |
| Idaho | $1,945 | $2,928 |
| Texas | $1,763 | $3,234 |
| Utah | $1,719 | $2,238 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in California?
OneStaff Medical pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,303 per week, followed by Express Healthcare Staffing Travel ($3,230) and 3B Healthcare Inc. ($3,050). ProKatchers has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,312. For comparison, the California average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,278 per week — OneStaff Medical pays 45% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| OneStaff Medical | $3,303 | $3,303 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Travel | $3,230 | $3,230 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,050 | $3,050 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,848 | $2,862 |
| Binding Minds | $2,814 | $2,814 |
| ProKatchers | $2,808 | $3,312 |
| GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions | $2,746 | $3,206 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,730 | $3,141 |
| WissenCare | $2,716 | $2,716 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,703 | $3,194 |
Last updated on October 5, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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