Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Downey, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,225/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Downey, CA is $2,225 per week. This is 4% lower than the California average of $2,314.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 8 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Downey, CA compared to State and National Averages

$2,225/week

Downey, CA

1% higher than the US average.

$2,314/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,210/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Downey Compare to Other Cities

Search

Los Angeles, California

$2,557/week

This is 7% lower than the Downey average of $2,745.

Oxnard, California

$2,378/week

This is 15% lower than the Downey average of $2,745.

Merced, California

$2,454/week

This is 12% lower than the Downey average of $2,745.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Eureka, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,454 per week, followed by Mountain View, California ($3,264) and San Rafael, California ($3,097). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the Downey, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,225 per week — Eureka, California pays 55% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Eureka, California$3,454$3,454
Mountain View, California$3,264$3,396
San Rafael, California$3,097$3,097
San Jose, California$2,999$3,490
Santa Clara, California$2,958$3,096
South San Francisco, California$2,953$3,129
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Downey?

Only NuWest Travel Nursing reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,225 per week. For comparison, the Downey, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,225 per week, roughly in line with NuWest Travel Nursing.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
NuWest Travel Nursing$2,225$2,225

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

A Nurse holding a file folder

Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Career Guide

Use our exclusive Career Guides to research the education, qualifications, skills and responsibilities for a variety of healthcare disciplines and specialties employers are hiring now.

Go to the guide
Was this page helpful?

Get alerts about new jobs and salary trends in Downey, CA

Be the first to know about new jobs for Med Surg Nurses with the salary that suits you.

Featured Blog Posts

Open article How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
travel nurse housing in California
How to Find the Best Travel Nurse Housing in California
Taking a temp work assignment in the Golden State? Be house-hunting savvy with these tips.
Open article Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Travel nurse residency rules
Top 5 Highest Paying Staff RN Locations in 2024
Discover the locations with the highest earning potential for a nursing career in 2024.
Open article San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
San Diego: Healthcare Employment Location Guide
Discover the joys of nursing in sunny San Diego and tips on fun things to do while there.
See more Blog Posts