Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA

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Average Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse Salary

$2,257/week

The average salary for a Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,257 per week. This is 1% lower than the California average of $2,282.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,257/week

Santa Cruz, CA

2% higher than the US average.

$2,282/week

California

3% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Antioch, California

$2,732/week

This is 6% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,561.

Merced, California

$2,477/week

This is 3% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,561.

Ukiah, California

$2,119/week

This is 21% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,561.

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 $3,136 per week, followed by San Rafael, California ($3,097) and Eureka, California ($3,024). Concord, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,535. For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,257 per week — Concord, California pays 39% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Concord, California	$3,136	$3,535
San Rafael, California	$3,097	$3,097
Eureka, California	$3,024	$3,024
Santa Clara, California	$2,995	$3,096
Fremont, California	$2,979	$3,134
South San Francisco, California	$2,953	$3,129
San Jose, California	$2,934	$3,176

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurse jobs in Santa Cruz?

First Connect Health pays Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses the most, averaging $2,675 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,251) and AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,196). For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Med Surg/Telemetry Nurses is $2,257 per week — First Connect Health pays 18% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
First Connect Health	$2,675	$2,675
Host Healthcare	$2,251	$2,251
AMN Healthcare Nursing	$2,196	$2,274
Medical Solutions	$2,179	$2,179

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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