Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,830/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,830 per week. This is 20% higher than the California average of $2,272.

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Based on 68 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,830/week

Palo Alto, CA

22% higher than the US average.

$2,272/week

California

3% higher than the US average.

$2,207/week

United States

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

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Antioch, California

$2,896/week

This is 1% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,931.

Merced, California

$2,543/week

This is 15% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,931.

Ukiah, California

$2,125/week

This is 38% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,931.

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 $3,535 per week, followed by San Rafael, California ($3,097) and Santa Clara, California ($3,096). For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,830 per week — Concord, California pays 25% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Concord, California$3,535$3,535
San Rafael, California$3,097$3,097
Santa Clara, California$3,096$3,096
Eureka, California$3,024$3,024
San Jose, California$2,981$3,176
South San Francisco, California$2,953$3,129
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?

FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,156 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,885) and Coast Medical Service ($2,779). FlexCare Nursing also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,194. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,830 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 11% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Nursing$3,156$3,194
Medical Solutions$2,885$2,987
Coast Medical Service$2,779$2,779
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,729$2,934
TotalMed RN$2,600$2,638
Advantis Medical$2,561$2,561
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,350$2,489

Last updated on October 7, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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