Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,143/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Sacramento, CA is $2,143 per week. This is 9% lower than the California average of $2,341.

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Based on 48 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,143/week

Sacramento, CA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,341/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,247/week

United States

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

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Lodi, California

$2,471/week

This is 5% lower than the Sacramento average of $2,587.

San Francisco, California

$2,410/week

This is 7% lower than the Sacramento average of $2,587.

Ukiah, California

$2,317/week

This is 12% lower than the Sacramento average of $2,587.

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

Vacaville, California pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,126 per week, followed by South San Francisco, California ($2,981) and Santa Clara, California ($2,961). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,176. For comparison, the Sacramento, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,143 per week — Vacaville, California pays 46% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vacaville, California$3,126$3,126
South San Francisco, California$2,981$3,129
Santa Clara, California$2,961$3,122
San Jose, California$2,917$3,176
San Leandro, California$2,900$3,071
Roseville, California$2,890$3,031
Redwood City, California$2,833$3,129
Pleasanton, California$2,831$3,030
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Sacramento?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,340 per week, followed by Medical Solutions ($2,256) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,065). For comparison, the Sacramento, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,143 per week — Host Healthcare pays 9% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,340$2,340
Medical Solutions$2,256$2,256
Cross Country Nurses$2,065$2,065

Last updated on October 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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