Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,495/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $2,495 per week. This is 17% higher than the US average of $2,080.

Last updated on December 30, 2025. Based on 783 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,495/week

California

17% higher than the US average.

$2,080/week

United States

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
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$2,261$3,101
Utah$2,234$2,588
Nevada$2,202$3,315
Wyoming$2,163$2,812
Washington$2,094$2,777
Arizona$2,080$3,480
Montana$2,077$2,575
Idaho$2,012$2,916
New Mexico$1,976$3,128
Colorado$1,858$3,415
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Bestica$3,700$3,700
Solomon Page$3,381$3,924
Compunnel Healthcare$3,156$3,156
Fastaff Travel Nursing$3,100$3,100
TriOptus$3,082$3,082
LanceSoft$2,877$3,549
3B Healthcare Inc.$2,834$2,834
Care Career$2,816$3,626
Consolidated Medical Travel$2,801$2,801
Olaro$2,775$3,122

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

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