Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,132/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Arcata, CA is $2,132 per week. This is 11% lower than the California average of $2,360.

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,132/week

Arcata, CA

5% lower than the US average.

$2,360/week

California

5% higher than the US average.

$2,231/week

United States

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

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Redding, California

$2,519/week

This is 10% higher than the Arcata average of $2,255.

Medford, Oregon

$2,236/week

This is 1% lower than the Arcata average of $2,255.

Ukiah, California

$2,186/week

This is 3% lower than the Arcata average of $2,255.

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

Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,264 per week, followed by San Leandro, California ($2,963) and South San Francisco, California ($2,933). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the Arcata, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,132 per week — Mountain View, California pays 53% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,264$3,396
San Leandro, California$2,963$3,072
South San Francisco, California$2,933$3,129
San Jose, California$2,914$3,490
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arcata?

CloudinfraIT Inc pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,449 per week, followed by GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions ($2,284) and ISC Healthcare ($2,268). For comparison, the Arcata, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,132 per week — CloudinfraIT Inc pays 15% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
CloudinfraIT Inc$2,449$2,449
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$2,284$2,284
ISC Healthcare$2,268$2,268
Catalytic Solutions$2,240$2,240
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,184$2,184
HCS 247$2,163$2,163
Slate Healthcare$2,132$2,132
Assured Nursing$2,124$2,124
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$2,105$2,105
Accurate Healthcare Staffing$2,071$2,071

Last updated on October 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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