Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,267/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $2,267 per week. This is 7% higher than the US average of $2,098.

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Based on 914 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,267/week

California

7% higher than the US average.

$2,098/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Salinas, California$3,127$3,330
Santa Clara, California$3,110$3,200
Perris, California$3,090$3,090
San Bernardino, California$3,000$3,000
San Jose, California$2,911$3,130
South San Francisco, California$2,893$3,119
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$2,224$2,887
Michigan$2,174$3,521
Nevada$2,160$3,093
Montana$2,157$2,860
Arizona$2,085$3,386
Wyoming$2,077$2,371
Washington$2,057$3,148
Colorado$2,032$3,630
Idaho$1,965$2,795
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Prolink Region 4$3,980$3,980
CrossMed$3,526$3,526
Della Infotech Inc$3,308$3,528
Prodware Solutions LLC$3,088$3,088
Prime Time Healthcare Nursing$3,061$3,061
First Connect Health$2,967$2,967
TriOptus$2,905$2,905
Staff Today$2,896$2,896
TheraEX Staffing Services$2,891$3,130
HonorVet Technologies$2,885$3,026

Last updated on June 29, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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