Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: California
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,335/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in California is $2,335 per week. This is 9% higher than the US average of $2,125.
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Based on 2,136 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages
$2,335/week
California
9% higher than the US average.
$2,125/week
United States
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,262 per week, followed by Concord, California ($3,206) and Fremont, California ($3,134). Concord, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,895. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,335 per week — Mountain View, California pays 40% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California | $3,262 | $3,396 |
| Concord, California | $3,206 | $3,895 |
| Fremont, California | $3,134 | $3,134 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,015 | $3,328 |
| San Rafael, California | $2,974 | $3,097 |
| Santa Rosa, California | $2,899 | $3,078 |
How does the pay for Travel Med Surg Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Nevada pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,371 per week, followed by Michigan ($2,189) and Washington ($2,155). Michigan has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,501. For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,335 per week — Nevada pays 2% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | $2,371 | $2,883 |
| Michigan | $2,189 | $3,501 |
| Washington | $2,155 | $3,205 |
| Oregon | $2,093 | $3,080 |
| Montana | $2,084 | $2,898 |
| Arizona | $2,080 | $3,398 |
| Wyoming | $2,078 | $2,689 |
| Idaho | $2,041 | $3,100 |
| Colorado | $2,005 | $3,246 |
| Utah | $1,992 | $3,163 |
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 Tripod Partners USA ($3,567) and Compunnel Healthcare ($3,342). For comparison, the California average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,335 per week — Continuum pays 290% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Continuum | $9,100 | $9,100 |
| Tripod Partners USA | $3,567 | $3,567 |
| Compunnel Healthcare | $3,342 | $3,342 |
| OneStaff Medical | $3,303 | $3,303 |
| CloudinfraIT Inc | $3,147 | $3,147 |
| MedSource LLC | $3,004 | $3,270 |
| Medlivo | $2,852 | $3,486 |
| Nightingale Nurses - Allied | $2,819 | $2,856 |
| Jackson Nurse Professionals | $2,804 | $3,106 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,799 | $2,799 |
Last updated on September 27, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.
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