Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: San Jose, CA

Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,783/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in San Jose, CA is $2,783 per week. This is 16% higher than the California average of $2,328.

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Based on 44 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,783/week

San Jose, CA

19% higher than the US average.

$2,328/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,243/week

United States

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

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San Francisco, California

$2,417/week

This is 22% lower than the San Jose average of $2,944.

Antioch, California

$2,673/week

This is 10% lower than the San Jose average of $2,944.

Lodi, California

$2,390/week

This is 23% lower than the San Jose average of $2,944.

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 $2,951 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($2,947) and South San Francisco, California ($2,941). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,176. For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,783 per week — Vacaville, California pays 6% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Vacaville, California$2,951$3,126
Santa Clara, California$2,947$3,122
South San Francisco, California$2,941$3,011
San Leandro, California$2,921$3,072
Redwood City, California$2,842$3,129
Stanford, California$2,834$3,101
Vallejo, California$2,823$2,823
San Jose, California$2,783$3,176
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in San Jose?

FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $3,176 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses - Allied ($3,032) and Medical Solutions ($3,026). For comparison, the San Jose, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,783 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Nursing$3,176$3,176
Nightingale Nurses - Allied$3,032$3,108
Medical Solutions$3,026$3,026
Nightingale Nurses$2,993$2,993
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,609$2,868
Cross Country Nurses$2,510$2,770

Last updated on October 25, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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