Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,945/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Arcata, CA is $1,945 per week. This is 28% lower than the California average of $2,495.

Last updated on December 30, 2025. Based on 268 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Arcata, CA compared to State and National Averages

$1,945/week

Arcata, CA

11% lower than the US average.

$2,495/week

California

14% higher than the US average.

$2,155/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Arcata Compare to Other Cities

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Santa Rosa, California

$2,657/week

This is 21% higher than the Arcata average of $2,111.

Alturas, California

$2,838/week

This is 26% higher than the Arcata average of $2,111.

Reno, Nevada

$2,228/week

This is 5% higher than the Arcata average of $2,111.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,542$3,542
Concord, California$3,530$3,530
Alameda, California$3,352$3,352
Fremont, California$3,212$3,308
San Leandro, California$3,069$3,924
Anaheim, California$3,031$3,031
Burlingame, California$3,017$3,017
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arcata?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
PRN Healthcare$2,288$2,288
ICONMA$2,233$2,233
ProKatchers$2,226$2,226
Go Healthcare$2,216$2,216
Catalytic Solutions$2,140$2,140
Mader MedX$2,137$2,137
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,107$2,107
Bestica$2,107$2,107
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC$2,102$2,102
Care Career$2,093$2,093

Last updated on December 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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