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

$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?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Rancho Cucamonga, California$3,300$3,300
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax 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?
Average Weekly SalaryMax 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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