Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,359/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Los Angeles, CA is $2,359 per week. This is equal to the California average

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Based on 2,513 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,359/week

Los Angeles, CA

5% higher than the US average.

$2,348/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,249/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Los Angeles Compare to Other Cities

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Glendale, California

$2,449/week

This is 6% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,589.

Downey, California

$2,337/week

This is 11% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,589.

Lakewood, California

$2,168/week

This is 19% lower than the Los Angeles average of $2,589.

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 Vacaville, California ($3,126) and San Jose, California ($3,050). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the Los Angeles, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,359 per week — Mountain View, California pays 38% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,264$3,396
Vacaville, California$3,126$3,126
San Jose, California$3,050$3,490
South San Francisco, California$2,981$3,129
Santa Clara, California$2,966$3,122
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Los Angeles?

Tryfacta pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,501 per week, followed by Fastaff Travel Nursing ($3,252) and Express Healthcare Staffing Travel ($3,200). For comparison, the Los Angeles, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,359 per week — Tryfacta pays 48% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Tryfacta$3,501$3,501
Fastaff Travel Nursing$3,252$3,290
Express Healthcare Staffing Travel$3,200$3,200
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$3,185$3,185
3B Healthcare Inc.$3,100$3,100
Compunnel Healthcare$3,090$3,090
GTT Healthcare Staffing Solutions$3,000$3,000
ProKatchers$2,950$2,950
Lucid Staffing Solutions$2,913$2,913
FlexCare Nursing$2,909$3,415

Last updated on October 30, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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