Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,968/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Arcata, CA is $1,968 per week. This is 12% lower than the California average of $2,204.

Last updated on June 4, 2026. Based on 336 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$1,968/week

Arcata, CA

10% lower than the US average.

$2,204/week

California

2% higher than the US average.

$2,159/week

United States

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

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Medford, Oregon

$2,210/week

This is 5% higher than the Arcata average of $2,097.

Ukiah, California

$2,032/week

This is 3% lower than the Arcata average of $2,097.

Portland, Oregon

$2,280/week

This is 8% higher than the Arcata average of $2,097.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Campbell, California$3,118$3,118
Concord, California$3,117$3,117
Santa Clara, California$2,877$2,895
Santa Monica, California$2,866$2,866
Fremont, California$2,820$2,824
San Jose, California$2,817$2,895
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Arcata?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,250$2,250
ADN Healthcare$2,132$2,205
CrossMed$2,131$2,195
Care Career$2,129$2,201
Voca Healthcare$2,110$2,176
Focus Staff$2,069$2,135
LeaderStat$2,062$2,133
Slate Healthcare$2,055$2,055
ProKatchers$2,050$2,050
TravSource$2,044$2,116

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

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