Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Irvine, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,688/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Irvine, CA is $2,688 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $2,351.
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Based on 127 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Irvine, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,688/week
Irvine, CA
17% higher than the US average.
$2,351/week
California
5% higher than the US average.
$2,234/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Irvine Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Irvine Compare to Other Cities
Los Angeles, California
$2,668/week
This is 1% higher than the Irvine average of $2,635.
Oxnard, California
$2,398/week
This is 10% lower than the Irvine average of $2,635.
Bakersfield, California
$2,513/week
This is 5% lower than the Irvine average of $2,635.
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 $3,264 per week, followed by San Leandro, California ($2,963) and South San Francisco, California ($2,933). Mountain View, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,396. For comparison, the Irvine, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,688 per week — Mountain View, California pays 21% more.
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Mountain View, California | $3,264 | $3,396 |
| San Leandro, California | $2,963 | $3,072 |
| South San Francisco, California | $2,933 | $3,129 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Irvine?
Host Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,996 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($2,816) and Stability Healthcare ($2,758). For comparison, the Irvine, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,688 per week — Host Healthcare pays 11% more.
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Host Healthcare | $2,996 | $2,996 |
| FlexCare Nursing | $2,816 | $2,816 |
| Stability Healthcare | $2,758 | $2,758 |
| Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing | $2,740 | $2,740 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,705 | $2,705 |
| American Traveler | $2,687 | $2,687 |
| Nightingale Nurses | $2,684 | $2,684 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,586 | $2,586 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $2,556 | $2,556 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,515 | $2,515 |
Last updated on October 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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