How much do travel Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs pay in California?

For jobs available on Vivian as of Saturday, October 3rd 2026, the average weekly salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,477 but can pay up to $3,330 per week.

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California Travel Stepdown Nurse Jobs

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Travel Contract

Stepdown RN

Los Angeles, CA
GLC On-The-Go
3x12 hrs

$2,619/week

3x12

Above Average Pay

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Posted 7 days ago

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Travel Contract

PCU RN

Eureka, CA
Bestica
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,608/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 10 days ago

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Travel Contract

Observation Unit RN

Delano, CA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,604/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 8 days ago

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Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

Redding, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,586/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

PCU Registered Nurse

Redding, CA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,586/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Escondido, CA
Trustaff
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,584/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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View job details for Step Down Unit RN

Travel Contract

Step Down Unit RN

Baldwin Park, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,580/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Los Angeles, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,575/week

Nights

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

View job details for Cardiac Stepdown RN

Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN

Santa Cruz, CA
FlexCare Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,563/week

Days

3x12

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Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN

Santa Cruz, CA
MedPro Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,559/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Travel Contract

Cardiac Stepdown RN

Santa Cruz, CA
Medical Solutions
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,558/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Santa Cruz, CA
TRS Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

$2,548/week

Days

3x12

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View job details for Telemetry RN

Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Merced, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,529/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Step Down RN

Travel Contract

Step Down RN

San Francisco, CA
Solomon Page
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

$2,524/week

Rotating

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

IMC RN

Escondido, CA
Triage Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,508/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 1 day ago

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Travel Contract

Telemetry RN

Merced, CA
Medical Talent
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,506/week

Nights

3x12

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Posted 3 days ago

View job details for IMC/DOU Stepdown RN

Travel Contract

IMC/DOU Stepdown RN

Oxnard, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,488/week

Nights

3x12

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Travel Contract

IMC/DOU Stepdown RN

Oxnard, CA
Voca Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,488/week

Nights

3x12

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View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Palo Alto, CA
TotalMed RN
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

$2,486/week

Rotating

3x12

Referral Bonus

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Posted 7 days ago

View job details for Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - PCU - Progressive Care Unit

Santa Cruz, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,485/week

Days

3x12

Referral Bonus

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California Travel Stepdown Nurse Jobs Salary Insights

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,613/week

The average salary for a Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,613 per week. This is 14% higher than the US average of $2,239.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 2,774 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

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California Travel Stepdown Nurse Jobs FAQs

What are the best agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?

The agencies on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in California are FlexCare Nursing (15 jobs), Cross Country Nurses (13 jobs), and Fusion Medical Staffing-Nursing (11 jobs).

What hospitals in California currently have the most travel Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse job opportunities?

The hospitals on Vivian that currently have the most Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in California are Saint John's Regional Medical Center (28 jobs), CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center (15 jobs), and Mercy Medical Center Merced (10 jobs).

Does Vivian have any staff Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, October 3rd 2026, Vivian has 3 Staff Nursing jobs listed. These jobs pay $72 per hour on average, with the highest-paying job listed up to $82 per hour.

Does Vivian have any local contract Nursing jobs?

As of Saturday, October 3rd 2026, Vivian has 15 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $68 per hour on average, and up to $80 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Where can I learn more about working as a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse?

Take a look at Vivian's Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

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