Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$1,821/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $1,821 per week. This is 31% lower than the US average of $2,385.

Last updated on February 13, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$1,821/week

California

31% lower than the US average.

$2,385/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Santa Clara, California$4,100$4,392
Tustin, California$3,390$3,390
Visalia, California$3,157$3,157
Stanford, California$3,116$3,116
Palo Alto, California$3,068$3,408
Vacaville, California$3,028$3,102
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Washington$2,202$3,010
Wyoming$2,171$2,758
Nevada$2,170$2,182
Montana$2,168$3,132
New Mexico$2,138$2,146
Idaho$2,121$2,264
Arizona$1,967$2,708
Oregon$1,909$1,909
Colorado$1,786$2,290
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Cross Country Nurses$4,160$4,160
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$3,598$4,094
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,306$3,336
Malone Healthcare - Nursing$3,298$3,298
Solomon Page$3,135$3,135
Jackson Nurse Professionals$3,057$3,141
Core Medical Group$2,880$2,880
Noor Inc.$2,828$2,828
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,826$2,826
American Traveler$2,808$2,808

Last updated on February 13, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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