Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salary

$3,044/week

The average salary for a Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse in Oceanside, CA is $3,044 per week. This is 14% higher than the California average of $2,613.

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Based on 48 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse salaries in Oceanside, CA compared to State and National Averages

$3,044/week

Oceanside, CA

28% higher than the US average.

$2,613/week

California

16% higher than the US average.

$2,204/week

United States

How Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Salaries in Oceanside Compare to Other Cities

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Los Angeles, California

$2,613/week

This is 10% lower than the Oceanside average of $2,881.

Oxnard, California

$2,416/week

This is 19% lower than the Oceanside average of $2,881.

Yuma, Arizona

$2,515/week

This is 15% lower than the Oceanside average of $2,881.

Average Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in California pay the most for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses?

Chula Vista, California pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,385 per week, followed by Santa Clara, California ($3,167) and San Rafael, California ($3,139). San Rafael, California has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,567. For comparison, the Oceanside, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,044 per week — Chula Vista, California pays 11% more.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Chula Vista, California$3,385$3,385
Santa Clara, California$3,167$3,466
San Rafael, California$3,139$3,567
San Jose, California$3,125$3,366
Redwood City, California$3,115$3,366
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurse jobs in Oceanside?

FlexCare Nursing pays Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses the most, averaging $3,197 per week, followed by Uniti Med ($3,066) and GQR Healthcare ($3,066). For comparison, the Oceanside, CA average for Travel Surgical Stepdown Nurses is $3,044 per week — FlexCare Nursing pays 5% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
FlexCare Nursing$3,197$3,197
Uniti Med$3,066$3,066
GQR Healthcare$3,066$3,066
TotalMed RN$3,052$3,052
Meda Health$3,045$3,045
Triage Staffing$2,923$2,923

Last updated on October 2, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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