Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,883/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,883 per week. This is 24% higher than the California average of $2,178.
Last updated on June 14, 2026. Based on 70 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
$2,883/week
Palo Alto, CA
25% higher than the US average.
$2,178/week
California
1% higher than the US average.
$2,152/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Palo Alto Compare to Other Cities
Lodi, California
$2,166/week
This is 34% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,913.
Marysville, California
$1,892/week
This is 54% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,913.
Hanford, California
$2,258/week
This is 29% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,913.
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Salinas, California | $3,219 | $3,283 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,200 | $3,200 |
| Concord, California | $3,117 | $3,117 |
| Palo Alto, California | $2,883 | $3,088 |
| San Jose, California | $2,875 | $2,885 |
| Santa Monica, California | $2,866 | $2,866 |
| Fremont, California | $2,820 | $2,824 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| Trustaff | $3,088 | $3,088 |
| Host Healthcare | $2,840 | $2,840 |
| Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing | $2,782 | $2,782 |
| TNAA TotalMed RN | $2,722 | $2,784 |
| Advantis Medical | $2,599 | $2,599 |
| Medical Solutions | $2,528 | $2,528 |
| Cross Country Nurses | $2,380 | $2,380 |
| AMN Healthcare Nursing | $2,348 | $2,348 |
Last updated on June 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Palo Alto, CA
- Trustaff
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,088/week
Estimated pay packageTravel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
- Palo Alto, CA
- Trustaff
- 3x12 hrs, Nights
- Referral Bonus
$3,088/week
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- Palo Alto, CA
- Cross Country Nurses
- 5x8 hrs, Days
- Referral Bonus
$2,530/week
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