Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA
Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary
$2,288/week
The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,288 per week. This is 2% lower than the California average of $2,340.
Last updated on December 6, 2025. Based on 117 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.
Travel Medical Surgical Nurse salaries in Santa Cruz, CA compared to State and National Averages
$2,288/week
Santa Cruz, CA
5% higher than the US average.
$2,340/week
California
7% higher than the US average.
$2,169/week
United States
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities
Bakersfield, California
$2,684/week
This is 5% higher than the Santa Cruz average of $2,551.
Elko, Nevada
$2,246/week
This is 14% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,551.
Bullhead City, Arizona
$1,863/week
This is 37% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,551.
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
| City | Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary |
|---|---|---|
| West Los Angeles, California | $3,535 | $3,535 |
| Irvine, California | $3,040 | $3,040 |
| San Leandro, California | $3,037 | $3,078 |
| Anaheim, California | $3,031 | $3,031 |
| San Francisco, California | $3,030 | $3,141 |
| Santa Clara, California | $3,029 | $3,240 |
| San Rafael, California | $3,018 | $3,084 |
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Santa Cruz?
| Average Weekly Salary | Max Weekly Salary | |
|---|---|---|
| IDR Healthcare | $2,569 | $2,569 |
| Cure Healthcare Staffing | $2,562 | $2,562 |
| First Connect Health | $2,550 | $2,550 |
| ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC | $2,549 | $2,549 |
| Care Career | $2,493 | $2,493 |
| Nurse First | $2,472 | $2,472 |
| Olaro | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Malone Healthcare - Nursing | $2,439 | $2,439 |
| American Traveler | $2,436 | $2,436 |
| Coast Medical Service | $2,429 | $2,429 |
Last updated on December 6, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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