Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,697/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,697 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $2,342.

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Based on 108 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,697/week

Palo Alto, CA

20% higher than the US average.

$2,342/week

California

7% higher than the US average.

$2,168/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities

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Bakersfield, California

$2,683/week

This is 5% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,820.

Elko, Nevada

$2,244/week

This is 26% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,820.

Bullhead City, Arizona

$1,864/week

This is 51% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,820.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
West Los Angeles, California$3,535$3,535
Concord, California$3,530$3,530
Santa Clara, California$3,054$3,332
Irvine, California$3,040$3,040
San Leandro, California$3,037$3,078
Anaheim, California$3,031$3,031
San Rafael, California$3,018$3,084
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,101$3,101
MedSource LLC$2,884$2,884
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,866$2,903
Cross Country Nurses$2,670$2,670
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing$2,515$2,515
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$2,500$2,500
AMN Healthcare Nursing$2,230$2,230
Medical Solutions$2,173$2,314

Last updated on December 5, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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