Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: California

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,243/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $2,243 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,076.

Last updated on June 10, 2026. Based on 1,044 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,243/week

California

7% higher than the US average.

$2,076/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Tulare, California	$3,801	$8,452
Salinas, California	$3,180	$3,330
Concord, California	$3,117	$3,117
Santa Clara, California	$2,969	$3,200
San Jose, California	$2,875	$2,885
Santa Monica, California	$2,866	$2,866
Fremont, California	$2,820	$2,824
San Leandro, California	$2,816	$2,865

How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Nevada	$2,222	$3,433
Utah	$2,196	$2,962
Oregon	$2,176	$3,079
Montana	$2,158	$3,100
Michigan	$2,102	$4,666
Wyoming	$2,101	$3,206
Washington	$2,076	$3,376
Arizona	$2,052	$3,580
Colorado	$2,033	$2,846
Idaho	$1,953	$2,556

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
HonorVet Technologies	$3,026	$3,026
Cure Healthcare Staffing	$2,952	$2,952
TriOptus	$2,905	$2,905
MediPro	$2,828	$3,061
Care Team Solutions	$2,811	$2,811
Fastaff Travel Nursing	$2,800	$2,800
Compunnel Healthcare	$2,772	$2,772
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)	$2,772	$2,772
OneStaff Medical	$2,737	$2,737
TheraEX Staffing Services	$2,718	$2,836

Last updated on June 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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