Average Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse Salary

$2,491/week

The average salary for a Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse in California is $2,491 per week. This is 17% higher than the US average of $2,070.

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Based on 161 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,491/week

California

17% higher than the US average.

$2,070/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses?

Quincy, California pays Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $2,958 per week, followed by Gardena, California ($2,291) and San Francisco, California ($2,144). Quincy, California also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,157. For comparison, the California average for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $2,491 per week — Quincy, California pays 19% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Quincy, California$2,958$3,157
Gardena, California$2,291$2,510
San Francisco, California$2,144$2,566
Glendale, California$2,116$2,223
How does the pay for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses in California compare to nearby states?

Montana pays Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $2,448 per week, followed by Idaho ($2,161) and Wyoming ($2,105). Montana also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,748. For comparison, the California average for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $2,491 per week — Montana pays 2% less.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Montana$2,448$3,748
Idaho$2,161$2,534
Wyoming$2,105$2,337
Oregon$2,041$2,244
New Mexico$1,907$2,801
Colorado$1,883$3,222
Arizona$1,734$2,204
Texas$1,661$2,203
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurse jobs in California?

First Connect Health pays Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses the most, averaging $3,125 per week, followed by Nightingale Nurses ($3,038) and ProKatchers ($2,964). Nightingale Nurses has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,321. For comparison, the California average for Travel Skilled Nursing Facility Nurses is $2,491 per week — First Connect Health pays 25% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
First Connect Health$3,125$3,157
Nightingale Nurses$3,038$3,321
ProKatchers$2,964$3,042
Slate Healthcare$2,953$3,061
LanceSoft$2,933$3,100
Excel Medical Staffing$2,926$2,926
Synergy Medical Staffing$2,852$3,006
American Consultants$2,821$2,821
HONESTLOVE GLOBAL PROFESSIONAL STAFFING$2,803$3,154
Cross Country Nurses$2,802$2,970

Last updated on November 12, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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