Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,227/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $2,227 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,078.
Last updated on March 30, 2026. Based on 1,086 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,227/week
California
7% higher than the US average.
$2,078/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho Cucamonga, California | $3,300 | $3,300 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon | $2,256 | $3,136 |
| Washington | $2,247 | $3,340 |
| Nevada | $2,205 | $3,335 |
| Montana | $2,152 | $3,222 |
| Colorado | $2,128 | $3,350 |
| Wyoming | $2,087 | $2,401 |
| Arizona | $2,016 | $3,184 |
| New Mexico | $1,963 | $3,072 |
| Utah | $1,913 | $1,928 |
| Idaho | $1,879 | $2,468 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| OneStaff Medical | $3,400 | $3,400 |
| MedSource LLC | $3,242 | $3,242 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $3,100 | $3,100 |
| Noor Inc. | $3,052 | $3,052 |
| Bestica | $3,047 | $3,277 |
| JEDY Network | $3,038 | $3,106 |
| TheraEX Staffing Services | $2,904 | $3,300 |
| LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing | $2,742 | $3,525 |
| Vibra Travels | $2,720 | $2,803 |
| Integrated Healthcare Services | $2,664 | $2,664 |
Last updated on March 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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