Average Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salary

$2,812/week

The average salary for a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Stanford, CA is $2,812 per week. This is 17% higher than the California average of $2,321.

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Based on 53 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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

$2,812/week

Stanford, CA

21% higher than the US average.

$2,321/week

California

5% higher than the US average.

$2,209/week

United States

How Travel Medical Surgical Nurse Salaries in Stanford Compare to Other Cities

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Merced, California

$2,460/week

This is 16% lower than the Stanford average of $2,857.

Ukiah, California

$2,122/week

This is 35% lower than the Stanford average of $2,857.

Fort Bragg, California

$2,054/week

This is 39% lower than the Stanford average of $2,857.

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 ($3,266) and San Rafael, California ($3,097). San Jose, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,490. For comparison, the Stanford, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,812 per week — Eureka, California pays 23% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Eureka, California$3,454$3,454
Mountain View, California$3,266$3,396
San Rafael, California$3,097$3,097
San Jose, California$2,972$3,490
Santa Clara, California$2,958$3,096
South San Francisco, California$2,953$3,129
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Medical Surgical Nurse jobs in Stanford?

Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays Travel Medical Surgical Nurses the most, averaging $3,101 per week, followed by Host Healthcare ($3,013) and Cross Country Nurses ($2,429). For comparison, the Stanford, CA average for Travel Medical Surgical Nurses is $2,812 per week — Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc. pays 10% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.$3,101$3,101
Host Healthcare$3,013$3,030
Cross Country Nurses$2,429$2,445

Last updated on October 10, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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