Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,926/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Santa Clara, CA is $2,926 per week. This is 21% higher than the California average of $2,316.

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Based on 43 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,926/week

Santa Clara, CA

25% higher than the US average.

$2,316/week

California

5% higher than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Santa Clara Compare to Other Cities

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Castro Valley, California

$2,446/week

This is 34% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,271.

San Francisco, California

$2,632/week

This is 24% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,271.

Lodi, California

$2,151/week

This is 52% lower than the Santa Clara average of $3,271.

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

Mountain View, California pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,252 per week, followed by Concord, California ($3,235) and Fremont, California ($3,134). Concord, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,895. For comparison, the Santa Clara, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,926 per week — Mountain View, California pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Mountain View, California$3,252$3,396
Concord, California$3,235$3,895
Fremont, California$3,134$3,134
San Rafael, California$3,097$3,097
South San Francisco, California$2,965$3,129
Santa Clara, California$2,926$3,096
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Santa Clara?

Host Healthcare pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,328 per week, followed by Health Advocates Network - Nursing ($3,293) and FlexCare Nursing ($3,176). For comparison, the Santa Clara, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,926 per week — Host Healthcare pays 14% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Host Healthcare$3,328$3,328
Health Advocates Network - Nursing$3,293$3,293
FlexCare Nursing$3,176$3,176
Coast Medical Service$3,154$3,154
Solomon Page$3,135$3,135
Medlivo$3,096$3,096
Stability Healthcare$3,085$3,085
Trustaff$3,040$3,040
Genie Healthcare$3,038$3,038
American Traveler$3,029$3,029

Last updated on October 1, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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