Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Riverside, CA

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,636/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Riverside, CA is $2,636 per week. This is 11% higher than the California average of $2,346.

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Based on 4 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,636/week

Riverside, CA

15% higher than the US average.

$2,346/week

California

4% higher than the US average.

$2,249/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Riverside Compare to Other Cities

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San Bernardino, California

$2,358/week

This is 14% lower than the Riverside average of $2,688.

Fountain Valley, California

$2,172/week

This is 24% lower than the Riverside average of $2,688.

Downey, California

$2,309/week

This is 16% lower than the Riverside average of $2,688.

Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?

Anaheim, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,520 per week, followed by Mountain View, California ($3,273) and Vacaville, California ($3,126). For comparison, the Riverside, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,636 per week — Anaheim, California pays 34% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Anaheim, California$3,520$3,520
Mountain View, California$3,273$3,396
Vacaville, California$3,126$3,126
San Jose, California$3,056$3,490
South San Francisco, California$2,981$3,129
Santa Clara, California$2,965$3,122
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Riverside?

Only FlexCare Nursing reports pay data for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses, averaging $2,636 per week. For comparison, the Riverside, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,636 per week, roughly in line with FlexCare Nursing.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Nursing$2,636$2,636

Last updated on November 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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