Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,422/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in San Diego, CA is $2,422 per week. This is 4% higher than the California average of $2,325.

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Based on 568 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,422/week

San Diego, CA

7% higher than the US average.

$2,325/week

California

3% higher than the US average.

$2,254/week

United States

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

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Fountain Valley, California

$2,169/week

This is 23% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.

Placentia, California

$2,112/week

This is 27% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.

Long Beach, California

$2,224/week

This is 20% lower than the San Diego average of $2,673.

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

Anaheim, California pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,520 per week, followed by Vacaville, California ($3,126) and South San Francisco, California ($2,981). For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,422 per week — Anaheim, California pays 45% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Anaheim, California$3,520$3,520
Vacaville, California$3,126$3,126
South San Francisco, California$2,981$3,129
Roseville, California$2,969$3,031
Santa Clara, California$2,954$3,122
Stanford, California$2,824$3,101
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,088 per week, followed by AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,895) and FlexCare Nursing ($2,888). FlexCare Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,151. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,422 per week — Nightingale Nurses - Allied pays 27% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$3,088$3,104
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,895$2,895
FlexCare Nursing$2,888$3,151
Solomon Page$2,841$2,841
Medical Solutions$2,816$3,013
Stability Healthcare$2,772$2,772
Genie Healthcare$2,765$2,765
Medlivo$2,756$2,758
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing$2,740$2,740
Nightingale Nurses$2,684$2,684

Last updated on November 4, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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