Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: San Diego, CA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$3,279/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in San Diego, CA is $3,279 per week. This is 28% higher than the California average of $2,371.

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Based on 129 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$3,279/week

San Diego, CA

33% higher than the US average.

$2,371/week

California

7% higher than the US average.

$2,195/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in San Diego Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,484/week

This is 11% lower than the San Diego average of $2,764.

Prescott, Arizona

$2,111/week

This is 31% lower than the San Diego average of $2,764.

Phoenix, Arizona

$2,236/week

This is 24% lower than the San Diego average of $2,764.

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

San Diego, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,279 per week, followed by Mountain View, California ($3,260) and Vacaville, California ($3,024). San Diego, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,182. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $3,279 per week, roughly in line with San Diego, California.

City	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
San Diego, California	$3,279	$4,182
Mountain View, California	$3,260	$3,399
Vacaville, California	$3,024	$3,024
Santa Clara, California	$3,008	$3,176
Anaheim, California	$2,952	$2,952
Santa Rosa, California	$2,948	$3,080

What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in San Diego?

Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,992 per week, followed by FlexCare Nursing ($3,477) and GQR Healthcare ($3,300). Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $4,182. For comparison, the San Diego, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $3,279 per week — Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing pays 22% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
Tidepoint Healthcare Staffing	$3,992	$3,992
FlexCare Nursing	$3,477	$4,136
GQR Healthcare	$3,300	$3,420
Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing	$3,296	$4,182
Medical Solutions	$3,289	$3,575
Nightingale Nurses	$3,260	$3,856
Cross Country Nurses	$3,238	$3,715
AMN Healthcare Nursing	$3,228	$3,228
Medlivo	$2,866	$2,880
Health Advocates Network - Nursing	$2,447	$2,447

Last updated on September 20, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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