Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,154/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Long Beach, CA is $2,154 per week. This is 10% lower than the California average of $2,377.

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Based on 49 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,154/week

Long Beach, CA

2% lower than the US average.

$2,377/week

California

7% higher than the US average.

$2,200/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Long Beach Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,507/week

This is 2% higher than the Long Beach average of $2,451.

Goodyear, Arizona

$1,929/week

This is 27% lower than the Long Beach average of $2,451.

Lodi, California

$2,170/week

This is 13% lower than the Long Beach average of $2,451.

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

Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,248 per week, followed by San Diego, California ($3,141) and Fremont, California ($3,134). San Diego, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,182. For comparison, the Long Beach, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,154 per week — Mountain View, California pays 51% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,248$3,399
San Diego, California$3,141$4,182
Fremont, California$3,134$3,134
Santa Clara, California$2,992$3,176
San Rafael, California$2,974$3,097
Santa Rosa, California$2,951$3,080
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Long Beach?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,193 per week, followed by Prime Staffing ($2,142) and Medical Solutions ($2,120). Host Healthcare also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $2,251. For comparison, the Long Beach, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,154 per week — Host Healthcare pays 2% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$2,193$2,251
Prime Staffing$2,142$2,142
Medical Solutions$2,120$2,180

Last updated on September 23, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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