Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,364/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $2,364 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,186.
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Based on 5,040 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,364/week
California
7% higher than the US average.
$2,186/week
United States
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,273 per week, followed by Vacaville, California ($3,126) and Fresno, California ($3,104). Mountain View, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,396. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,364 per week — Mountain View, California pays 38% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California | $3,273 | $3,396 |
| Vacaville, California | $3,126 | $3,126 |
| Fresno, California | $3,104 | $3,360 |
| Lakeport, California | $3,082 | $3,082 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,053 | $3,053 |
| South San Francisco, California | $3,011 | $3,011 |
| Roseville, California | $2,911 | $3,031 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Nevada pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,242 per week, followed by Oregon ($2,215) and Wyoming ($2,202). Oregon has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,439. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,364 per week — Nevada pays 5% less.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $2,242 | $2,851 |
| Oregon | $2,215 | $4,439 |
| Wyoming | $2,202 | $3,153 |
| Arizona | $2,188 | $3,505 |
| Colorado | $2,175 | $3,920 |
| New Mexico | $2,153 | $3,395 |
| Idaho | $2,145 | $3,519 |
| Oklahoma | $1,960 | $3,539 |
| Utah | $1,833 | $2,467 |
| Texas | $1,768 | $3,436 |
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?
Continuum pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $9,100 per week, followed by SambaTraveler ($3,762) and Express Healthcare Staffing Travel ($3,568). For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,364 per week — Continuum pays 285% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuum | $9,100 | $9,100 |
| SambaTraveler | $3,762 | $3,762 |
| Express Healthcare Staffing Travel | $3,568 | $4,500 |
| Niktor | $3,541 | $3,541 |
| Della Infotech Inc | $3,360 | $3,360 |
| 3B Healthcare Inc. | $3,344 | $3,619 |
| RadHealth+ | $3,029 | $3,384 |
| Fastaff Travel Nursing | $2,995 | $3,459 |
| Bestica | $2,987 | $3,539 |
| Prolink Region 1 | $2,971 | $3,400 |
Last updated on November 11, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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