Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$2,628/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in California is $2,628 per week. This is 17% higher than the US average of $2,172.

Last updated on December 30, 2025. Based on 1,122 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in California compared to National Averages

$2,628/week

California

17% higher than the US average.

$2,172/week

United States

What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?
CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
La Mesa, California$3,838$5,145
San Diego, California$3,426$4,958
Stanford, California$3,206$3,206
How does the pay for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses in California compare to nearby states?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Oregon$2,389$4,132
Washington$2,300$2,679
Montana$2,266$2,668
Idaho$2,247$2,849
Arizona$2,234$3,508
Nevada$2,167$2,559
New Mexico$2,110$2,962
Colorado$1,988$3,567
What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in California?
Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
LRS Healthcare - Travel Nursing$4,611$4,650
Synergy Medical Staffing$3,529$3,529
The Judge Group$3,500$3,500
Compunnel Healthcare$3,400$3,400
Voca Healthcare$3,361$4,907
American Consultants$3,312$3,312
Modern Healthcare Solutions$3,219$3,219
Aptiva Healthcare$3,200$3,200
Trusted Resource Associates (TRA)$3,151$3,243
MedSource LLC$3,143$3,143

Last updated on December 30, 2025. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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