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.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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 SalaryMax 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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