Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary Guide: Santa Cruz, CA

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Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,257/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Santa Cruz, CA is $2,257 per week. This is 3% lower than the California average of $2,316.

Last updated on October 9, 2026. Based on 36 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

$2,257/week

Santa Cruz, CA

2% 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 Santa Cruz Compare to Other Cities

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Merced, California

$2,477/week

This is 3% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,561.

Ukiah, California

$2,119/week

This is 21% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,561.

Fort Bragg, California

$2,049/week

This is 25% lower than the Santa Cruz average of $2,561.

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 Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,257 per week — Eureka, California pays 53% 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 Santa Cruz?

First Connect Health pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $2,675 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($2,251) and AMN Healthcare Nursing ($2,196). For comparison, the Santa Cruz, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,257 per week — First Connect Health pays 18% more.

	Average Weekly Salary	Max Weekly Salary
First Connect Health	$2,675	$2,675
Host Healthcare	$2,251	$2,251
AMN Healthcare Nursing	$2,196	$2,274
Medical Solutions	$2,179	$2,179

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

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