Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,449/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Santa Monica, CA is $2,449 per week. This is 6% higher than the California average of $2,306.

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Based on 36 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,449/week

Santa Monica, CA

12% higher than the US average.

$2,306/week

California

6% higher than the US average.

$2,164/week

United States

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

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Bakersfield, California

$2,447/week

This is 3% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,516.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona

$2,089/week

This is 20% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,516.

Kingman, Arizona

$2,108/week

This is 19% lower than the Santa Monica average of $2,516.

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Med Surg Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Torrance, California$3,303$3,303
Concord, California$3,285$3,394
San Jose, California$3,192$3,192
Palo Alto, California$3,131$3,458
San Leandro, California$3,080$3,080
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Santa Monica?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LanceSoft$2,863$2,866
Stability Healthcare$2,523$2,523
Talent4Health$2,412$2,412
Triage Staffing$2,393$2,393
MediPro$2,350$2,350
Assured Nursing$2,316$2,316
Host Healthcare$2,255$2,255
TNAA TotalMed RN$2,224$2,224
TRS Healthcare$2,193$2,193
Anders Group$2,135$2,135

Last updated on May 15, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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