Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Palo Alto, CA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,670/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Palo Alto, CA is $2,670 per week. This is 13% higher than the California average of $2,316.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 285 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

$2,670/week

Palo Alto, CA

17% higher than the US average.

$2,316/week

California

5% higher than the US average.

$2,206/week

United States

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

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Merced, California

$2,477/week

This is 13% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,794.

Ukiah, California

$2,119/week

This is 32% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,794.

Fort Bragg, California

$2,049/week

This is 36% lower than the Palo Alto average of $2,794.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time

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

Eureka, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,454 per week, followed by Mountain View, California ($3,259) and Concord, California ($3,136). Concord, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,535. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,670 per week — Eureka, California pays 29% more.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Eureka, California	$3,454	$3,454
Mountain View, California	$3,259	$3,396
Concord, California	$3,136	$3,535
San Rafael, California	$3,097	$3,097
Fremont, California	$2,979	$3,134
Santa Clara, California	$2,969	$3,096

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Palo Alto?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,233 per week, followed by Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. ($3,195) and FlexCare Nursing ($3,130). Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,500. For comparison, the Palo Alto, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,670 per week — Host Healthcare pays 21% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare	$3,233	$3,233
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.	$3,195	$3,500
FlexCare Nursing	$3,130	$3,194
Medical Solutions	$2,932	$3,175
MedSource LLC	$2,890	$3,270
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$2,803	$2,934
Coast Medical Service	$2,779	$2,779
TotalMed RN	$2,612	$2,842
Advantis Medical	$2,561	$2,561
Cross Country Nurses	$2,415	$2,625

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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